What are your 2026 writing goals? Several writer contacts of mine are already talking about their goals for 2026. And even though I’m supposed to be ‘heads down’ on my gothic during November, their ideas for next year prompted me to start imagining my own objectives. Of course, I needed a place to capture my ideas--but that was easier said than done. You see, during my many years of corporate life, with structured processes and systems to identify, plan, and track objectives,

Millicent Eidson, author of the MayaVerse Medical Thriller series shares how feedback fueled her writing journey.

Enjoy free spooky stories in time for Halloween: These original short stories explore the weird and supernatural. Let me know if you enjoy them!

Claire A Murray's mentor suggested she look for a critique group and writers organization. What Claire found was camaraderie with kindred spirits!

This image is from Stockcake. I recently got feedback on selected chapters from the draft of my gothic mystery. One piece of feedback both beta readers shared was how much they enjoyed the setting. Their comments were great news for me, because I've worked hard on the setting of my story. It takes place on the Catskill Mountains, mostly at an old, creaky manor where a vast forest, dark and mysterious, hulks against the building on one side. The action of the story spans the

Is November your novel-writing month? November might seem like a long way off, but I recently noticed several writers in the communities...

Mary Seifert, author of the Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries, a 2024 International IMPACT Award winner for books in a series It is my...

My September Writing Progress

Elizabeth Ducie, author of thrillers, cozy mysteries, and short stories. Happy day! Elizabeth Ducie contributed a guest post and I'm so...

Some feedback (ouch) motivated me to research my character's clothing.

Rejection is a reality every writer encounters. You can turn it into a tool for personal and professional growth.

Watch this for suggestions about how to give writing feedback.

Here's my July progress. I think of you as a member of my big, bold, extended writing group , and when I planned my 2025 goals, I...

Here's a short list of highly recommended books about critiquing works-in-progress.

Stepping away from your keyboard, notebook or writing circle allows for mental rejuvenation and leads to a richer creative process. But that doesn't mean it's easy!

I didn't achieve everything I planned in June, but I made writing progress.

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Writing group anthologies are great ways to showcase collective talent and reach more readers!

Your writing group buddies can make a big difference to your writing development.