Misty Bell Stiers details how she came to be a witch in the modern age, dispelling myths and sharing Wicca wisdom along the way.
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Anatomy of a So-called Summer Beach Read
We’ve all heard of them: breezy novels that are a must for any vacation to idyllic and often coastal destinations. The beach read has been a staple for decades of lovers of sand and salt air. But what exactly is it?
Kill Your Darlings
Writers are artists, but the good ones are also cold, ruthless killers. Here’s how to commit literary murder―and get away with it, too.
Book Production and Marketing Dos and Don’ts
Writing a story is one thing; putting a book together is another. Here are some insider tips for book production and marketing that will help make the publishing process easier to swallow if you take them with a grain of salt—and some ibuprofen.
Finding Your Groove: Music and the Creative Writing Process
The sound of silence doesn’t inspire everyone; sometimes writers have to learn to march to the beat of their own (or someone else’s very talented) drum.
How to Appreciate the First (Sucky) Draft
Lesson the first for every writer everywhere: the first draft almost always sucks. But that’s okay. In fact, sometimes that works to your advantage.
To Outline or Not to Outline: Is There a Question?
Every writer creates their own outline in their own way and in their own time. Unless, of course, they skip it altogether.
The Art of Giving Constructive Feedback (without Becoming a Doormat or a Dictator)
Writers everywhere agonize over the reality of releasing their work to some grammar fanatic and inviting them to fire at will. But step into an editor’s shoes and you’ll see that our jobs aren’t as cut-and-dried as you might think.
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