5 Keys to Unlocking the Power of Your Blog
Because writers like to write a lot of us have blogs, but just because a writer knows how to write doesn’t mean they know how to blog. I’ve visited more …
SBWC New Media Panel (June 2011)
This panel about using new media (Facebook, Twitter, blogging, podcasting, websites, etc.) to expand the writing platform took place at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, June 2011. Moderator: Marla Miller …
Make a video, build your author platform
I’ve been so busy lately producing videos that I haven’t had a chance to write a blog post, and blogging is something I have to do to build my author …
Ideas for Writing an Article
Writing for magazines can be fun and sometimes you can even get paid to write an article. First you need to brainstorm some ideas. In On Writing Well William Zinsser …
Building Your Author Platform with a Facebook Page
If you’re looking for a literary agent or want to get published, you should have a Facebook page for either yourself or your proposed book. This is an essential part …
How to Write Great Beginnings for Your Stories
The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about how we begin our stories. When you pick up a novel or short story where do you …
Writing Better Dialogue
Writing better dialogue starts with character development. What does their voice quality and style of speech tell your readers about the character? Now think about their educational background, favorite subject, …
Your Character’s Point of View
Once you’ve fleshed out your characters you have to decide how to tell the story. Whose eyes will the reader see through and how much information will they get? This …
Creating Living, Breathing Characters
When asked what makes a story tick, Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, said he’s noticed a common tread. “More dialogue and more character development. …
AWC-SB: Social Media Literacy – Part 2
At the September meeting of awcsb.org Amber Sims Hinterplattner, Michael Kramer, and Cindy Faith Swain spoke about how to enhance your business through effective online communications. Women in Communicatons: Social …