Composer Interview: R. Michael Daugherty
This interview features renowned composer, R. Michael Daugherty. For more [...]
Librarian Interview: Barbara Knootz
This interview features retired librarian Barbara Knootz. Barbara has worked [...]
Dealing With Rejection in the Publishing Industry
As a new writer, you're excited about getting others to [...]
Tips for New Writers on How to Choose the Best Publisher
Have you completed your book? It may be the first [...]
Your Publisher Should Answer These Questions Before You Sign the Contract
You have done all the hard work, and now it's [...]
Publisher Interview: Lasheri Walls
This interview features Lasheri Walls, Senior Publishing Consultant at Dorrance [...]
Interview: Gary Stern
This interview features entrepreneur, networker, coach, and mentor Gary Stern. [...]
Author Interview: Joanne Fisher President of Space Coast Writers’ Guild
This interview features published author, Joanne Fisher. As the current [...]
Interview: Jeff Thompson Director of Brevard County Library Services
This interview features Jeff Thompson, Director of Brevard County Library [...]
Teacher Interview: Donna Collins
Intro: This interview shares advice from former teacher, Donna Collins. [...]
Editor Interview: Cindy Foley
This interview features published author and editor, Cindy Foley. Cindy [...]
Finding One’s Place
Genre tropes are very important to finding a position in [...]
The Gothic Novel: A Stepping Stone toward Writing Equality
Gothic literature may have begun in the Enlightenment Era, but [...]
Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
I now have a realistic understanding of the publishing ecosystem [...]
Coaching & Mentoring Philosophy
My pedagogical philosophy on coaching and mentoring is that along [...]
Freelance Writing Business: Strategies for Success
Preparation I’ve been doing freelance writing for almost thirty years [...]
Craft Elements
In Advanced Literature at Southern New Hampshire University, I’ve studied [...]
Do I Need An Agent?
Do I need an agent? The answer depends on whom [...]
Speculative Fiction Trends in Publishing
Current Trends in Speculative Fiction are often genre blends, unusual [...]
Author Interview: Ashley McGrath
This author interview shares advice from published author Ashley McGrath. [...]
Author Interview: Bonnie Griffin
This author interview shares advice from published author Bonnie [...]
Author Interview: Barbara Bayley
This interview features writing advice from published author and award-winning [...]
How to Deal With Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is the state of being unable to produce [...]
Creative Writing Workshops and Other Tips for Writers
Writing is intensely personal, especially creative writing. Creative writing reveals [...]
Storytelling Strategies for New Writers
It has been said that everyone has a novel inside [...]
Tips and Tricks for Freelance Writing
If you love to write, freelance writing is a dream [...]
Word Choice by Oisín Ó Ruacháinn
There is a measured difference between speaking and speaking eloquently; [...]
5 Must-Read Books for Aspiring Writers
Writing is a craft that requires you to learn and [...]
How to Write Daily: Develop a Strategy to Incorporate Writing Into Your Day By Joyce Good Henderson
Are you ready to write every day? Often, this is easier said than done.
How to Achieve Writing Success By Joyce Good Henderson
What gets in the way of your success as a [...]
Author Interview: Jill Wilson-Carlyle Interview
This author interview features writing advice from author Jill Wilson-Carlyle. [...]
Poet Interview: Dawn Kreiselman
This interview features writing advice from published poet and musician [...]
Critique Groups by Joyce Good Henderson
Self-editing, or that one-hundredth rewrite of the same paragraph can [...]
Author Interview: Christopher Long
This author interview shares advice from published author Christopher Long. [...]
Artist Interview: Aaron Collins
This interview features creative advice from Space Coast Symphony Artistic [...]
A Writing Business Plan
Here’s a great secret about writers: it doesn’t matter whether [...]
Author Interview: Seeta D. Begui
This author interview shares advice from published author Seeta Begui. [...]
Finding The Right Literary Agent by: Oisín Ó Ruacháinn
After a manuscript is finished, one of the first steps [...]
Hometown News: Author, artist collaborate for piece
Melbourne artist Christopher Maslow painted this sea turtle mural for [...]
Space Coast Writers’ Guild
The Space Coast Writers’ Guild, Inc. (SCWG) is a nonprofit, [...]
Florida Writers Association
The Florida Writers Association, Inc. (FWA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) [...]
Author Interview: Ben Kreiselman
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? Kreiselman: I first considered becoming a writer at 13 or 14 years old, somewhere around there. But, I never really gave it a serious thought until I was around 21 or 22.
Author Interview: Betty Jackson
This author interview features writing advice from Betty Jackson. For 40 years, Betty Jackson taught language arts to middle and high school students. She began seriously writing after her retirement in 2012. Since then, Betty has authored 24 books. If you'd like to learn more about the author, visit her website.
How to Conduct Research for Creative Writing By Oisín Ó Ruacháinn
There's an old cliché in the creative writing field that says, "write about what you know"—because a well-informed author can develop their world with greater ease and explanation. However, research becomes an essential component of the creative writing process when the material you are writing enters into unknown territory. Research may seem like a daunting task at first, but here are a couple of questions to help you get started.
Editor Interview: Fontaine Wallace
As a new writer, you may be wondering why an editor is important and why you need one, especially if you are proficient at grammar. This interview features one of the top editors in the field, Fontaine Wallace. She has been Michele Campanelli’s editor since she started her writing career in the early 90s. Fontaine Wallace is now a retired English Professor of Communication from the Florida Institute of Technology and has taught students for over forty years. Fontaine has spent her life ensuring that English is appreciated and cherished by all.
Author Interview: Marshall Frank
This author interview features retired police captain and author Marshall Frank. Since retirement, Marshall has authored multiple fiction and non-fiction books. To learn more about Marshall Frank or purchase his books visit his website.
Editor Interview: Joyce Good Henderson
This interview features advice from editor, author, and publisher Joyce Good Henderson. An expert in coaching writers, Joyce is an Editor at EssayLady. This role allows her to help students gain admission to their dream schools. Joyce was first published at the age of 16 in Woman's Day magazine. She has authored 18 published books in both fiction and non-fiction. Joyce's publishing company Faith's Loom Press, publishes Celtic-inspired historical and contemporary fiction and has successfully published several books. Passionate about her local writing community, Joyce is a lifetime member of the Space Coast Writer's Guild. Primarily in the 90s, she served as the organization's president for a few terms. During Joyce's presidency with the Space Coast Writer's Guild, she organized and conducted many conferences.
Publishing and Self-publishing: What’s the Story? by Oisín Ó Ruacháinn
The world's next great novel could be sitting on a lonesome shelf collecting dust, or on the shelves of bookstores everywhere—the difference is made in publishing.
How to Edit, and the Importance of Editing by Oisín Ó Ruacháinn
A good book is filled with great writing—a great book is filled with exceptional editing. While the writing process is often the most enjoyable aspect of creating a story, editing is where the work really comes to fruition.
Publisher Interview: Steven Womack
In 2004 in Wyoming and elementary school teacher with a MA degree in childhood reading named Debra Womack, and her partner and husband, Steven Womack, Ph.D. who taught college classes in the discipline of history bought a tiny startup publishing company, Whiskey Creek Press LLC (WCP), which had less than ten total titles.
