Tag Archives: writers

Writing for an Anthology

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Writing for an Anthology by Barbara Renner Have you ever written a story that was published in an anthology? If you are struggling through a writer’s block, or just wanting to write short stories to hone your storytelling craft before … Continue reading →

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Monarch Butterfly

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Monarch Butterfly by Rita Goldner Since my whole improbable journey to becoming a published children’s book author was launched by my love of orangutans, I like to blog about them and other endangered or threatened species. I certainly have no … Continue reading →

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Actors, Dancers, Singers or Writers?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Actors, Dancers, Singers or Writers? by Mary Ellen Stepanich Do you ever have difficulty getting along with someone in your acquaintance? Is there someone you know who treats you like you’re covered in filth, despite all your attempts to get … Continue reading →

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Verbal Assassin

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Verbal Assassin by Brad Graber Have you ever wondered what it might take to completely destroy your self-confidence? An unkind word? A nasty look? A physical interaction? Or just a stray comment made lightly – without much thought – by … Continue reading →

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On Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Laura Orsini

On Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome by Elizabeth Blake Let’s start with a confession: I was binge-watching Parks and Recreation last night. Why where my eyes were glued to the television instead of my current rough draft? That’s subject matter for … Continue reading →

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Finish the book!!!

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Finish the book!!! by Joe Torres You know you need to. You know that you have dawdled. You know that you have dragged your feet. And you hear the voice plain as day: “Finish your book!” So what’s taking so … Continue reading →

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What Is It That Makes Us Want to Write?

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Laura Orsini

What Is It That Makes Us Want to Write? by Jack Dermody When we write, do we really expect folks will thrill to read us? To pay money to read us? If so, we might belong to the same tribe … Continue reading →

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Write 1,000 Words Every Day

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Write 1,000 Words Every Day by Matthew Howard This may be the best writing advice I ever received. Yes, we can learn much about the craft of writing, about style and narrative structure and how to research. But to be … Continue reading →

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The National Farmer’s and Housekeeper’s Cyclopaedia

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Laura Orsini

The National Farmer’s and Housekeeper’s Cyclopaedia by Patricia Cox As a writer of historical fiction, I have an abiding fascination with all things 19th century. So, imagine how thrilled I was to come across The National Farmer’s and Housekeeper’s Cyclopaedia! … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Learned from Attending Authors Readings

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Laura Orsini

5 Things I Learned from Attending Authors Readings by Ofelia Montelongo As an always-learning aspiring author, I love to hear how other authors did it: How did they overcome the fears and trespass the world of writing and publishing? In my … Continue reading →

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