There’s no single path to writing success, any more than there is a single definition of writing success (or success in any form). Careers in writing are tricky. And, journalism and fiction writing are two completely
Category: Writing Fiction
Writing fiction for adults, teens and kids. Topics include the building blocks of plot, character and setting. Next, tips on drafting, revision and editing. Also includes in-depth looks at verse novels, mysteries, and contemporary fiction.
Coffee. Kindness. Creativity. Community. My four amazing sons. My adorable (extremely funny) husband. People who show compassion and respect for others, even those with whom they disagree. Live theater. Good friends. Connecting with others in real
Whether it is at college fair, on a campus tour, or during an admissions interview, at some point you may find yourself face-to-face with an admissions officer. For some, this is even scarier than choosing the
Recently, I had the good fortune to hear a panel of admissions experts share insights about their roles and the college application process. The panel was comprised of of admissions staffers from CalTech (Pasadena, CA), University
The “murky middle” is a phrase–and a writing space–that strikes fear in the hearts of novelists in all genres. Whether you start with an outline (plotter) or follow your instincts from scene to scene (pantser), you
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA The next class in this FREE series of writing workshops will be jointly led by Sara Nickerson, Holly Cupala &
We’re well into our second year of amazing FREE writing workshops at KCLS Woodinville. Coming up on Saturday, November 12, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, participants will have a unique opportunity to get professional feedback
Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year? For those of you not in the “know” (heehee!), this is short form for National Novel Writing Month, wherein you attempt to write a complete novel in 30 days. “Can that
That it is important to begin the application process by properly identifying your target schools seems like an absurdly obvious point. However, a key opportunity that is missed by not fully understanding the WHY of this
Happy Book Birthday to the talented and hilarious Gretchen McNeil. Do yourself a favor and buy a copy of her latest novel, a clever, witty, stereotype-twisting delight! But you don’t need to take my recommendation. Here’s the stellar