From Articles to a Novel: The Evolution of My Writing Process by Margarita Barresi

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From Articles to a Novel: The Evolution of My Writing Process by Margarita Barresi

Today I’m sharing a special guest post from Margarita Barresi as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for her novel A Delicate Marriage. Take it away, Margarita!

Writing has always come easily to me. Perhaps it’s an innate talent, but one I’ve also honed through hard work and practice. I did not write creatively as a child, teen, or young adult. Instead, I chose to spend my time reading everything I could get my hands on.

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Why I Teach Writing by Emily Winslow

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Why I Teach Writing by Emily Winslow

Today I have a special guest post from author Emily Winslow as part of her WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for Time to Write! Thank you, Emily!

I first started teaching because my kids were about to enter school. I realized that most of my social life and out-of-the-house time were linked with taking the boys to activities, and that was about to disappear. Writing is necessarily a solitary activity, so though I already had a job (meaning book deadlines), I wanted to add something that would put me in the same room with other people sometimes.

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Boost Your Writing with Gamification: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Creativity

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Boost Your Writing with Gamification: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Creativity

In an age where almost every aspect of our lives intersects with technology, gamification—the use of game mechanics in non-game contexts—has seeped into various fields. For authors, the craft of writing may seem far from the digital battlegrounds of games, but it doesn't have to be.

Let’s explore the world of gamifying writing.


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Cultivating Writerly Discipline by Regina Buttner

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Cultivating Writerly Discipline by Regina Buttner

I’m excited to share a special guest post from Regina Buttner, author of the psychological thriller Down a Bad Road.

Any new skill that we set out to learn requires practice and discipline. As an amateur runner who once ran the Chicago Marathon (never mind how long it took me!), I approach my physical conditioning in the same way that I approach the craft of writing.

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Encouraging Others to Write

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Encouraging Others to Write

*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post from Barbara Barth, author of A Wingman for Christmas: A Sweet Water Novella.

I may be a big talker when you get me started, but I’m also a great listener. There is nothing I like better than to hear the stories others share with me. I listen closely then respond with “That would make a great book!” And I’m serious.

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