by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Grammar Vault, Marketing Vault, Writing Life Vault
By Ian VanWyhe First, a little history. After I graduated with a degree in English, I attended the Denver Publishing Institute (DPI), a wonderful month-long seminar that provided an in-depth overview of the publishing industry, with many guest speakers from various...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Submissions Vault, Writing Life Vault
By Elizabeth Lyon In my work with writers over the years, I’ve come to believe that mastering plotting is far easier than mastering characterization. Creating depth of character means, for the writer, diving into the mostly uncharted waters of the psyche, the...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Writing Life Vault
by Kristin Thiel There are lots of wishes we as writers make: to be published, to make more money, to find the perfect pen, to type faster, to wake from a dream with a whole and perfect story ready to be written. My brain continues to generate more even after I stop...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Reviews Vault, Writing Life Vault
By Maria Zannini What’s the best way to become a better writer? Get thee to a critique group, then roll up your sleeves and review everything you can get your hands on. While I’ve learned a lot from the many astute reviews I’ve received from my...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Marketing Vault
By Steve Libbey Books are the primary means of conveying words to a reader. They’re compact chunks of time, easily accessible no matter where you are. They remember where you left off and what you already read (and might need to reread). They are companions that...
