Conspiracy Theories in Fiction to Inspire Your Page-Turner — A Writer’s Path

by Laura Peters   When it comes to a page-turner, we like the idea of something that is in-between reality and fiction. When we consider the enduring appeal of Kafka or Thomas Pynchon, the notion of the conspiracy theory is one of those devices that straddles the balance. Conspiracy theories can be real […] Conspiracy Theories… Continue reading Conspiracy Theories in Fiction to Inspire Your Page-Turner — A Writer’s Path

Unpacking Characters That Aren’t Like You — A Writer’s Path

by Andrea Lundgren   Sometimes when we write, our main characters aren’t all that unfamiliar. They may not be “us” exactly, but they might be fictional versions of ourselves—the people we’d like to be, sharing part of our own psychological makeup. This one might have our sense of adventure, that one our fondness for […] Unpacking… Continue reading Unpacking Characters That Aren’t Like You — A Writer’s Path

5 Things New Writers Need To Hear — A Writer’s Path

Source – CC0 License   by Laura Peters   As ever, there is a constant wave of fresh talent washing up on the shores of the ever-embittered world of writers. More established writers might worry about the competition but, really, we should trying to help our less experienced comrades reach their full potential. A broader […]… Continue reading 5 Things New Writers Need To Hear — A Writer’s Path

Mistakes I’ve Made While Writing My First Book — A Writer’s Path

by Manas Patil   The biggest mistake one can make while writing a book is to give up. Writing a book can be exciting yet challenging at the same time, we’ve all been there. I almost gave up before my draft made it to an editor. But I did finish. Though I did finish […] Mistakes… Continue reading Mistakes I’ve Made While Writing My First Book — A Writer’s Path

Are You Creative? The Best Ways To Embrace It — A Writer’s Path

by Laura Peters   Being creative is one of those things that all enjoy doing. But while many of us would say that we are creative, do we really get the opportunity to express ourselves creatively and embrace it? The chances are we don’t. That might not mean that we don’t want to, we […] Are… Continue reading Are You Creative? The Best Ways To Embrace It — A Writer’s Path

Adjusting Your Writing Schedule — A Writer’s Path

by Lindsey Richardson   I’ve talked about the importance of a writing schedule before on the blog, but tonight we’re talking about the importance of adjusting that schedule. This is something this year –this month more specifically –that I found out is so crucial. Adjusting Your Writing Schedule — A Writer’s Path

NOVEL TRANSCRIPT READING: The Floating Island Of The Sun, by Anca Mizumschi

Performed by Val Cole “The newest book of Anca Mizumschi– “Țara mea suspendată” -” My Suspended Land’ -is a book about identity , exile and destiny. “Anca Mizumschi’s honest and moving confession about how she wrote her book” made Romanians tear and Americans regret that they cannot read the book. I read this book in… Continue reading NOVEL TRANSCRIPT READING: The Floating Island Of The Sun, by Anca Mizumschi

SHORT STORY MOVIE: KISSING FISH, by Kristen Andersen

Kissing Fish is about an intense connection with nature, one’s mother, and deep feelings of love, joy, and confidence. It is based-on a dream memory of mine and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did dreaming it! Visual Design & Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo Voice Over Artist: Allison Kampf