How to Make Writing Your Career: An Interview with Author Laurence MacNaughton Posted 11:03 am / By anitamumm Today I’m delighted to feature an interview with multi-talented author Laurence MacNaughton. I’ve known Laurence since I worked with him through...
Editor’s Tips: 3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Character Development Posted 2:46 pm / By anitamumm It’s no secret that strong characters are a key to bestselling fiction. Trouble is, there’s so much that can go wrong...
Four Red Flags to Avoid in the Opening Pages of Your Novel Posted 7:39 pm / By anitamumm If you’re like me, this busy time of year can cause a dip in your creative energy. So, how best to...
Pitch Perfect: How to Make the Most of Face Time with an Agent Posted 11:22 am / By anitamumm One of my favorite things about fall is that I always have several writers conferences to attend. (Next up: Castle...
An Editor’s Tips for Effective Worldbuilding—in Any Genre Posted 11:05 am / By anitamumm Earlier this month, I presented a workshop on world building at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Retreat in beautiful Estes Park,...
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
[ 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
Fall always puts me in a reflective mood, and this week I’ve been thinking about what I’ve learned since I... Five Lessons Working in Publishing Has Taught Me Posted 10:37 am / By anitamumm
