Scared to Write the Full Truth About Your Family Members? I Hear You The Power of AND – When It comes to Writing the People in Your Life I’m going to write a sentence that shocks even me. My father was both a racist and not a racist. When I go to write about him, […]
The Five Question Interview with Brooke Warner Q: She Writes Press is a very impressive endeavor. What lead you to start it up? A: Thanks, Marni. I started SWP because of the climate I was witnessing in traditional publishing at the end of my tenure there. I started a coaching practice, helping authors to get […]
5 Steps to Crafting a Strong Story Idea A solid story idea is one that can be expressed in one to three sentences. The reader can easily understand whom the story is about and the central conflict the protagonist is facing. A soggy story idea is one where the protagonist is not clearly defined, there […]
The #1 Key to Writing a Best Selling Nonfiction Book I get asked this question often: How do I stand out in this crowded marketplace where anyone and everyone can write and publish a book? The answer lies coded in the question. True, anyone and everyone can write and publish a book. But not everyone […]
Carlos de los Rios with Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood on the set of Carlos’ film, The Forger Interview with screenwriter and producer, Carlos de los Rios 1) What are your thoughts on working with Hollywood but not living in LA? I went to USC film school and lived in LA for nearly 14 years, so […]
What to do when you want to kick your work out the door and file papers. Consider it couples counseling for you and your project. The Writing Divorce Zone (Don’t Fall in!) This is something I hardly ever talk about. We all talk about getting words on the page, addressing our blasted internal critics […]