Category: Columnists’ Corner

As cold sets in, this writer gets ready to conquer the challenges that lie ahead

by Tiffany S. Doran Can you believe it’s almost November already? Officially—and unofficially—it’s a “brrrr” month. I say that because

As writers, we’ve been told over and over that our characters must undergo some kind of change by the end

You can’t go wrong, this award-winning author insists, when you use the three-act method to keep your readers turning pages.

by Tiffany S. Doran As I write this, I am watching the late summer leaves fall gracefully to the ground,

by Allison Marie Conway Art & Soul Only Way Out Leaning over the counter top painting my toenails a deep

by Tiffany S. Doran I had some pretty bang-up ideas for this article, but I pushed them all aside. Why?

Our intrepid columnist discovers that no independent author is an island, and learns six important lessons along the way. by

If you eschew outlining in favor of writing by the seat of your pants, you may be a “pantser.” And

by Tiffany S. Doran Have you ever had moments in your life when you felt like you were clamoring around

by Tiffany S. Doran What is a writer, anyway? We’re a rare breed, sharing stories straight out of our imaginations