Two-minute tip: How and why to think positive as a writer

Posted on August 24, 2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Positive thinking is no substitute for hard work or perseverance. Nor is it easy in the face of a demanding...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Ursula K. Le Guin documentary is still streaming ... but not for long

Posted on August 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

This is your last weekend to watch Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin through PBS. (Unless, of course, you work...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Fantasy, Science fiction, Video, Women in literature

Two-minute tip: Which pieces of advice should I follow?

Posted on August 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In addition to writing mysteries, romance, and nonfiction, Becca Syme works as a writing coach. And having coached a couple...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

How to create your own book trailer on a budget

Posted on August 10, 2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Making a book trailer might sound expensive (if you contract it out) or time-consuming (if you do it yourself). Neither...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Video

Two-minute tip: Try the Pomodoro Technique

Posted on August 5, 2019 at 2:58 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you can get past the food cravings it inspires, the Pomodoro Technique might be the solution to any focus...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Tighten it up!

Posted on July 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ally Carter is a New York Times bestselling author, and she knows what got her there. Well, okay, we’re putting...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Editing, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: How to end a chapter

Posted on July 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Every reader to ever draw breath has picked up at least one book that made them stay up far too...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Jennifer Weiner discusses "women's fiction" and her latest novel

Posted on June 18, 2019 at 11:39 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Jennifer Weiner deserves to be credited with far more than longevity and consistent bestseller status, Salon says. We should be...

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Video, Women in literature

Two-minute tip: How to write a page-turner

Posted on May 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In the early stages of her career, romance author Katharine Ashe went to a writing retreat led by Mary Buckham. There...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Make the most out of writing in Google Docs

Posted on May 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Free is great; powerful and free is even better. Nate Hoffelder at The Digital Reader is a huge fan of...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Technology, Nate Hoffelder (fka The Digital Reader), Video