Jordan Dane @JordanDane I feel for Charlie in this story opener when he makes a phone call that risked his pride and ego. Join me in reading this 400 word opening and providing constructive criticism in your comments. I’ll have … Continue reading
You can send us the first page of your unpublished manuscript, and we’ll critique it. Here’s how it works: Send us the first page (400 words max) of your unpublished manuscript in an email or as a Word attachment, along … Continue reading
Weather … or Not? Terry Odell Not long ago, James Scott Bell talked about using setting to create conflict, and I mentioned including weather as well.Weather can be used to set the mood, be a portent of things to come. … Continue reading
(This week’s post is a repeat from 2013, but the concept is always, always relevant for me: the parallels between gardening, writing, and editing.) This is the hot mess that is my beloved butterfly bush, and I can’t wait to … Continue reading