Welcome to 2026 and I hope it’s going to be a good one for you. One thing I always tell my students is never write to trends. What’s hot today can be cold by the time your story gets published…yes, even if you’re self publishing it. Plus, if you’re writing in a genre you’re not…
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Monday Writing Tips-Don’t Have a Plan
I used to sit and plan out stories for months before I actually began writing. I’d start writing and get frustrated that I couldn’t stick with my plan. Experience has taught me that characters, no matter how well you think you know them, have a mind of their own. Sometimes…most of the time, they can…
Accept the Challenge-Snowy Day
It’s the final week and it’s also the last Accept the Challenge of the year. Well done if you’ve accepted all 52 of them. I’d love to hear if you submitted any of the stories and got published. Have fun writing this last one-
Monday Writing Tips-Write Every Day
I had a ten year break from writing…not an intentional one but a decade of struggling to get back to something I once loved. When I finally overcome whatever it was that had happened to me, I made a promise to myself. I’d never go a day without writing something…yes, even if it’s just my…
Accept the Challenge-A Walk in the Woods
Week three and have fun with this video prompt-
Monday Writing Prompts-Make it your Own
One thing I hear from lots of my students is I’ll never be as good as…. It’s usually the name of a bestselling author they admire and read. Guess what they started out just like you. A novice…the writer who makes all the mistakes and sometimes has self doubts they’re not good enough. Don’t ever…
Accept the Challenge-Dog
It’s our final week and this challenge focus on a dog. What type of story does this dog appear in? Have fun and happy writing.
Accept the Challenge-Cat
It’s week three and this time the featured animal is a cat. What story can you create using this feline as your character? Have fun and happy writing.
Book Tour Stop-Amber Leigh Williams-Madame Rebelle
Please welcome Amber Leigh Williams author of Madame Rebelle on her book stop tour… This Writer’s Life-(TWL)-Welcome to This Writer’s Life, happy to have you join us today. Introduce yourself and tell us about yourself, your writing and your books. Hello, TWL! Happy to be here today. My name is Amber Leigh Williams. I write…
Accept the Challenge-Horses
It’s November and time for a new set of writing challenges. This month the focus is on animals. Each week you’ll see a photo of an animal and your challenge is to create a story about it. Here’s the first one. Have fun and happy writing.