Query Roundtable Introduction
Welcome, traditional route writers! We’ve all struggled through our query letter at least once. For many of us, it’s been a masochistic rehashing of the same 250 words over and over. And over. The worst part isn’t writing it, at least not for me. It’s reading your summary and thinking, “Is this the most succinct […]
Writing Tips A to Z Part 3
It’s that time again, time for A to Z writing tips! Wow, if that doesn’t sound like the opening to a game show, I don’t know what does. With that said, here’s your host, Rachel (read it like this: Raaaacchhell)! Thanks for the introduction. On this episode of A to Z writing tips, we explore […]
Let Them Speak Guest Post by Nicole L. Bates
The thing that surprised me the most about writing my first novel was the fact that I did not feel so much like the creator of the story as the vessel into which it was poured. The ideas and characters filled me, threatening to overflow. I had no choice but to put pen to paper […]
Writing Tips A to Z Part 2
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another edition of Writing Tips A to Z. This is a recent series of posts I came up with based on the alphabet themed blog posts that are taking the net by storm. The last piece of this tip tome was a popular talking point for folks, so […]





