News: Free Edit and Prizes
My Friends are In the News! Edgar Nomination to Dori Butler Congratulations are in order for my friend, Dori Butler! She was present at my first ever Novel Revision Retreat and encouraged me to take it...
View Article5 Magic Words Every Writer Should Use
If you are a writer, you have five magic words: I am writing a book. These simple words (or variations of them) can be used to do a variety of tricks: Research. If you need research for your novel or...
View ArticlePinterest: New Social Media Platform for Authors
Have you tried Pinterest yet? I am just working with it for the first time. It’s a new social media platform which allows you to PIN an image onto a bulletin board. A user can create, name and manage...
View ArticleAuthors for Earth Day–Success!
Darcy Pattison and Science Specialist, Marilyn Johnson on Earth Day. CONGRATS to the fabulous 2012 Authors for Earth Day Participants: Steve Swinburne, Dan Gutman, Jennifer Ward, Barb Rosenstock,...
View Article12 Perfect Gifts for Writers in 2012
For the holiday season, I am asking people what Writerly Things would you buy if someone gave you $1000. Here are my suggestions for some Writerly Things. I think you’ll still have some change left...
View Article10 Crazy Things People Say to Writers
What crazy things do people say when they learn you are a writer? Oh, I have a story that you could write. Sit down and I’ll tell you about it. Oh, are they real books or just books for kids? Um,...
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