We have big dreams we want to achieve. Plans and passions, books to write and better people we want to become. So the questions is, who do you spend most of your time with? A popular quote by Jim Rohn says that we become like the 5 people we are closest to. Research shows that […]
Writing Resources: Writing a Series
Writing a book series can be an exciting challenge but it can also be a bit daunting. Fortunately, many writers have gone before us and have wisdom to share. As you’ve probably realized, there are good, bad, and mediocre ways to approach writing a series. When done well it can be an extremely rewarding accomplishment […]
Bethany’s Best: The Personal MBA & More
Here are some of my favorite things from the month- enjoy! Book Review: The Personal MBA- Master the Art of Business Note: Links for this book are affiliate links which means if you purchase something I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Don’t worry, I only recommend things I actually […]
Worldbuilding for Writers: Brainstorming and Beyond
Worldbuilding is when we as writers create the world that our story is set in. From the downtown corner of Market Square in summer to the far off reaches of the galaxy (and beyond!) there is no end to the settings we can create. So where do we even start? How do we know where […]
Quotes from The Art of War for Writers
Sometimes you just read the right book at the right time and it feels like magic. That’s how The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell was for me. Note: Links for this book are affiliate links because I really think it’s a good book. If you buy something I may receive a […]
Writing Craft: Overcoming Writer’s Block
Have you ever sat at your keyboard and struggled to think of a single thing to write? (I know I have for sure!!) That’s an experience many people call writer’s block. Some say writer’s block is a myth, others say it’s real and causing problems for writers everywhere. Regardless of what we call it, the […]
Bethany’s Best: The Writer’s Brush & More
Each month I take a moment to pause and share a few things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the adventure of living and writing well. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Book Review: The Writer’s Brush by Donald Friedman Note: Links for this book are affiliate links which means if you purchase something I […]
Why We Should All Be Writing Diverse Stories
Regardless of how we identify ourselves, we should all be writing diverse stories. And not just because it’s a buzzword or because we want to be politically correct. Diversity is important to recognize because we are not all the same. We come in different shapes, colors, sizes, ages, beliefs, genders, sexualities, abilities, backgrounds, mental health, […]
21 Great Gifts for Writers
My birthday was last month along with Mother’s Day, so I’ve been a bit spoiled lately! (Thanks, everyone! 🙂 ) With gifts on my mind, I thought I’d put together a post of some fun things that I’ve seen out there for writers and creatives. Whether it’s a gift for a friend or for yourself, […]
Wellness for Writers (with Worksheet)
Wellness for writers, self-care, grace, sustainable living… no matter what we call it, the truth is that it’s important for us to find ways to be healthy both body and soul. Wellness can be especially tricky for writers at times since we’re often isolated, dealing with criticism both from ourselves and others, and overall engaging […]
Bethany’s Best: Writing Point of View & More
Each month I take a moment to pause and share a few things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the adventure of living and writing well. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Article Round Up: Writing Point of View Writing point of view (or POV) refers to the narrator of a story and how […]
2 Creativity Truths from Steal Like An Artist
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon (one of my latest nonfiction reads) is a short, to-the-point book chock filled with truth and fun doodles for creative people everywhere. Note: Links for this book are affiliate links which means if you buy something I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. […]
Fiction University Guest Post: 5 Tips on Writing with Small Children
Today I am super excited and honored to be guest posting over at Fiction University! Fiction University is a blog hosted by Janice Hardy that is chock filled with information, great advice, and a million resources for writers. In my post 5 Tips on Writing with Small Children, I’m sharing some writing mindset and time […]
Character Motivation: 2 Questions For Each Character
Why worry about character motivation? Our characters are critical to bringing our story to life and in keeping readers engaged. Which means we need characters that are real, that entertain, and that aren’t shallow. We don’t want our characters to just be pretty good, we want great. To create great characters we need to dig […]
Low-Stress Website Building: 4 Ways to Make Money with Your Website
As writers, it is a good move to have some sort of a website in place. Today we’re looking at ways to make money with our websites. Having a way to make some money through our website can be great, especially for us writers and artists who maybe aren’t raking in millions (yet anways 😉 […]