ONLINE CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: SPONSOR:  Heart of Dixie Romance Writers Of America TITLE:  Fat Free Writing or How to Avoid Wordiness in the Editing Stage DATES:  August 17 – 31, 2011 INSTRUCTOR:  The Grammar Divas: Annie Oortman & Darlene Buchholz DESCRIPTION:  Wordy sentences and unnecessary phrases clutter writing, turning an otherwise good manuscript into an overweight tome. [...]

WRITERS’ CORNER: June 22, 2011 ONLINE CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: SPONSOR:  Outreach International Romance Writers TITLE:  What Comes After The First 3 Chapters Blues: Dealing With The Middle Of Your Story DATES:  July 1-28, 2011 INSTRUCTOR:  Beth Daniels DESCRIPTION:  This course helps you figure out the middle of the story when you know how it begins and ends. [...]

Barbara Samuel’s article on characterization in this month’s newsletter prompted some questions for discussion: What tricks and tips do you have for creating depth of character? Who are some characters in fiction you have loved reading, and can you pinpoint why you love them so much? Take a crack at these questions, or ask your [...]

I believe most authors consider revision an excruciating process. I know I do. But I think what most of us who slave day after day on our key boards don’t realize is that good writing comes from bad writing. We labor over stories in fast paced frenzy and get caught up with, I’ve got to [...]