What Makes a Great Memoir
What Makes a Great Memoir: Craft Lessons from the Books Readers Can’t Stop Recommending What makes a great memoir?Not fame.Not shock value.And not even an extraordinary life. The memoirs … Read more
How to Write
Authentic Voice Journaling
Authentic Voice Journaling Most of us don’t lose our voice in one dramatic moment. Silencing happens slowly — a polite nod here, a swallowed question there, the small decisions … Read more
Book Titles and Their Secret Power
The Secret Power of Book Titles Why Some Say “Buy Me” and Others Say “Nope, Not the One.” Two Books, Two Title Dilemmas When I finished my first book, … Read more
Podcast One Sheet
Your Podcast One-Sheet Isn’t Just a Pitch—It’s a Compass What I learned about purpose, clarity, and voice while creating one—and how you can, too. Writers don’t start out dreaming … Read more
Cumulative Sentences
Explore Cumulative Sentences and … Write Your Own for an Opportunity to be Featured Cumulative Sentences: OMG You Need these in your Writer Toolbox Short sentences have their place. … Read more
The Author Effect: Who We Think We Are
The Author Effect With Linda Scholten author Who We Think We Are How do you process a childhood shaped by stories of hardship, secrets, and resilience? For Linda Scholten, … Read more
ThemeOrTopic
Your Theme and Topic, Related but Different Theme or Topic? The Difference with Examples It’s common to mix up themes with topics, but they have distinct differences. Themes … Read more
3 Reasons to Write Memoir, Essay, and Opinion
Three Big Reasons You Should be Writing Memoir, Essay, and Opinion If You Think You Should Be Writing, I agree with you. Your voice is important, and you have … Read more
Creative Writing Study: Your Guide to Authorship on Your Terms
Creative Writing Study: Your Guide to Authorship on Your Terms The creative writing journey begins with a chosen step You might open a blank document or crack open your … Read more
Pantser or Plotter
Pantser or Plotter? Finding the Sweet Spot Between Spontaneity and Structure in Creative Writing Some writers meticulously plan every step of their story before typing a single sentence, earning … Read more