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

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

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

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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How I Started Writing by Yvonne M. Morgan

How I Started Writing by Yvonne M. Morgan

*Today I’m sharing a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for her book Gypsy for God.

My writing career was not something I planned to do. I never expected to write professionally. After many years of short-term mission work, I felt God nudging me to write stories from the mission field. I laughed because I thought I was too old and I was not a writer. The nudge would not go away.

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The Entrepreneurial Author: Developing a Business Mindset for Writing Success

The Entrepreneurial Author: Developing a Business Mindset for Writing Success

Hey there, fellow word witches! I'm guessing if you're reading this, you're either already part of the magnificent world of writing, or you're contemplating stepping into it. Now, when we picture an author, we often imagine a solitary figure hunched over a typewriter, lost in a world of their own creation. But times are changing, and today's successful authors are not just creators, but entrepreneurs in their own right.

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