Let’s get ready to untangle some words and straighten out two new submissions. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need to critique both or the… Read More ›
Writing Lessons
Finish that Book – Guest Post by Jessi Roberts
All published books have one crucial characteristic in common that you must master before you will be a published author. It’s not any of the usual qualities writing teachers insist upon—showing instead of telling, motivation/reaction units, or proper character arcs…. Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 10 – The Hero Exposed and Vulnerable
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Critique Group – Beyond the Demons Control and Dawn
Let’s stoke the fires! It’s time to thaw our frozen brains and spread some warmth on two new submissions. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need… Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 9 – The Hero’s Journey Continues
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Critique Group – Two Sparrows and They’re After Me
Wake up, fellow critique fans! It’s time to sharpen our pencils and provide some incisive suggestions! Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need to critique… Read More ›
Writing Book Recommendations
I have benefited from writing books over the years. Here are two that I have found to be of great help. Self-editing for Fiction Writers by Browne and King – This is an excellent source for beginning to intermediate fiction… Read More ›
To Utter Things Hidden: Striking a Chord without a Sermon – Guest Post by Olivia Hofer
To Utter Things Hidden: Striking a Chord without a Sermon I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world. Most of us have probably read books and watched films that left… Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 8 – The Hero’s Rear View Mirror
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Critique Group – Castle in the Clouds and The Chronicles of Keriddon
Are you ready for two more chances to critique? Of course you are! Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. We have had a couple of commenters who forgot to begin with a positive comment, so please be sure to be positive fire…. Read More ›