Bestselling author Louella Nelson is a novelist, editor, and writing teacher. After the death of her mother, Louella found it difficult to write for nearly two decades. One day, she found inspiration for a new story, and things started coming together again for her. Louella was already editing Debra Holland’s books, so she was very…

Lots of writers use a music playlist to either get them in the mood for the piece they’re working on, or to actually have playing in the background as they pound out the words. I can’t listen to music with lyrics when I’m writing. I either stop writing and sing along, or I get distracted…

Lots of writers use a music playlist to either get them in the mood for the piece they’re working on, or to actually have playing in the background as they pound out the words. I can’t listen to music with lyrics when I’m writing. I either stop writing and sing along, or I get distracted…

Recently, a friend said to me that she understands how much work it is to move often because she had a period in her life when she moved a lot. Her empathy – understanding because you’ve been there – almost undid me. Sympathy – compassion for others despite not having been in their situation –…

Recently, a friend said to me that she understands how much work it is to move often because she had a period in her life when she moved a lot. Her empathy – understanding because you’ve been there – almost undid me. Sympathy – compassion for others despite not having been in their situation –…

Kristy Phillips first started writing in Amazon’s Kindle Worlds only a few months ago after a conversation with Debra Holland, author and creator of the Montana Sky series. When Debra heard Kristy writes gold rush stories, she asked her to consider writing in her Kindle World. Now Kristy has the first book out in her…

Kristy Phillips first started writing in Amazon’s Kindle Worlds only a few months ago after a conversation with Debra Holland, author and creator of the Montana Sky series. When Debra heard Kristy writes gold rush stories, she asked her to consider writing in her Kindle World. Now Kristy has the first book out in her…

If you’re writing a series, it won’t take long to find you’ve forgotten some of the details from your earlier books. What car did she drive again? Did he rent an apartment or buy a condo? Did she have a political science degree or an economics degree? Starting a story bible from the beginning –…

If you’re writing a series, it won’t take long to find you’ve forgotten some of the details from your earlier books. What car did she drive again? Did he rent an apartment or buy a condo? Did she have a political science degree or an economics degree? Starting a story bible from the beginning –…

I love Stephen King’s book, On Writing, and today I share a quote from it. I completely believe that our gifts and talents as writers are meant to be used to make the world a better place. We are entertainers, teachers, encouragers, pioneers, and so much more! Your words need to be heard. People need…