HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we get ready to say goodbye to 2014, naturally, I’ve been thinking about endings. In this case,... On Endings…Novels, That Is (What makes a good one?) Posted 7:30 pm / By anitamumm
Is it just me or is time accelerating? If you’re doing NaNoWriMo this year, congratulations! You’re just about to hit... Focus on Craft: How to Create Sympathetic Characters Posted 2:47 pm / By anitamumm
Happy Halloween, Word Café readers! With apologies for a necessary blogging hiatus, I’m back with a vengeance just in time for NaNoWriMo. I’m... Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo? To Outline or Not Posted 2:03 pm / By anitamumm
Today I’m gearing up for one of my favorite annual events—the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Conference this weekend. I love writers conferences... Before You Hit “Send”: The Three Essential Elements of a Successful Query Letter Posted 12:13 pm / By anitamumm
[ Note: This article first appeared in the July 2014 issue of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers newsletter. Go RMFW! ] Today I’d... Five Ways to Impress an Agent with Your Opening Pages Posted 10:54 am / By anitamumm
I’ve had quite a few conversations lately about how isolated the writing life can be (and believe me, I can sympathize... Dream Team: Finding the Right Critique Group for You Posted 6:15 pm / By anitamumm
This week I’m excited to continue the “AgentSpeak” series here on Word Café. Today’s topic is another comment frequently seen... AgentSpeak: “Your Main Character? We Just Didn’t Hit It Off” Posted 3:56 pm / By anitamumm
Dear Readers, I’ve been brainstorming ways to make amends for such a long absence. Here’s hoping I’ve found a good... AgentSpeak: “It’s Not You, It’s Me” Posted 11:46 am / By anitamumm
Today I’m drawing from the archive to bring you some mid-week inspiration. Whether you querying five agents or fifty (and btw,... Are There Second Chances in the Slush Pile? You Betcha! Posted 9:53 am / By anitamumm
I can’t help doing a happy dance over today’s post—an interview with author Sherry Thomas! She’s an award-winning, bestselling author famous... Bestselling Author Sherry Thomas: Creativity & Innovation in a Writing Career Posted 6:00 am / By anitamumm
