by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Last weekend, I drove to Helena, MT to participate in the Montana Writers Rodeo, an intimate gathering of about 40 people. The event is only in its second year, but it ran as well as if … Continue reading
I believe all writers have an inner critic, also known as Resistance and the inner troll, which does its best to sabotage your writing. Getting past that inner critic is crucial to your writing success and happiness. Today’s Words of … Continue reading
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Recently Jim Bell suggested I write a post about critique groups. Thanks for the idea, Jim! What should a new writer look for? New writers need three things: Accountability – A critique group motivates you to … Continue reading
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer I’ll confess right up front. I like writing contests. A lot. They’re not for everyone but they’ve helped my career. Why enter writing contests? Here are six reasons: Contests are incentives to finish your work and … Continue reading
By John Gilstrap Happy New Year, TKZ family! As much as I love the Holiday Season, with all the parties and the outrageous caloric intake, it’s always nice to return to the normal pace–and to return from our winter hiatus. … Continue reading
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Welcome back to another year in The Kill Zone! Yesterday, Kay compiled a great collection of various new year’s resolutions. Today, I’d like to share a different slant on resolutions, courtesy of bestselling author Eric Barker. … Continue reading
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin * * * Last week, Garry Rodgers wrote a TKZ post about Leonardo da Vinci that explored the idea of using both sides of the brain: the left … Continue reading
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” ― Leonardo da Vinci * * * In yesterday’s TKZ post, … Continue reading
I’ve got a special treat for you today. My dear friend Anne R. Allen is here! If you’re not following her blog, you should remedy that immediately. It’s a must-read for all writers. So okay, what the heck is “Chekhov’s … Continue reading
By John Gilstrap I returned to my home last Saturday after spending the better part of a week at the Midwest Writers Workshop in Muncie, Indiana, where I was part of the faculty. MWW is one of my favorite “working” … Continue reading