NOVEL Transcript Reading: Fred Buffalo Building Of Dreams, by Frances Schmidt

Performed by Allison Kampf Historical fiction – 200 pages Fred’s story teaches us the value of freedom and what it means to survive and thrive in America in the Twenty-first Century and beyond.

Novel Transcript Reading: The Last Merry Go Round, by C.L. Charlesworth

BUY on Amazon Performed by Allison Kampf psychological thriller, 242 pages (86,000 words) The Fletcher family’s secrets are bitter, shocking, and fruitful revelations of the psychological demise of a family when their secrets devour them.

NOVEL Transcript Reading: The Time Travels Of Annie Sesstry, by Brenda Welburn

BUY Novel on Amazon Performed by Allison Kampf TYPE OF STORY: Young Adult Novel Story Synopsis: The history of the MacElmurry-Calhoun family is told through the travels of Annie Sesstry, a smart, sassy, and artistically talented African American teen who is resistant to her parents’ efforts to instill in her an appreciation for family history… Continue reading NOVEL Transcript Reading: The Time Travels Of Annie Sesstry, by Brenda Welburn

Using Rhetorical Devices in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path

by ARHuelsenbeck Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, rhetorical devices are among your most useful tools. Use them, and your writing will have specificity, emotional impact, color, and memorability. via Using Rhetorical Devices in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path

How to Not Strangle People Who Are More Successful Than You — A Writer’s Path

by Daniella Levy Poet and blogger Trish Hopkinson reposted an article I wrote about rejection and the value of hope. That article was a sort of precursor to this blog, and it made me feel very warm and fuzzy to see it popping up again. I got some really lovely responses to it […] via How… Continue reading How to Not Strangle People Who Are More Successful Than You — A Writer’s Path

5 Ways of Balancing Your Writerly Life — A Writer’s Path

by Michael Cristiano One of the biggest challenges I have as a writer has very little to with writing and very much to do with time and motivation. After spending eight hours at a 9-to-5, writing often gets left out of the weekday equation, especially when other commitments like personal upkeep, maintaining relationships, […] via 5… Continue reading 5 Ways of Balancing Your Writerly Life — A Writer’s Path

Help! My Characters Are All Too Similar! 5 Tips to Make Them Distinct — A Writer’s Path

by Roz Morris I’ve been asked this question twice recently–in a conversation on G+ and by a student at my Guardian masterclass the other week. In both cases, the writers had encouraging feedback from agents, but one crucial criticism: the characters all seemed too similar. And probably this wasn’t surprising because of their story […] via… Continue reading Help! My Characters Are All Too Similar! 5 Tips to Make Them Distinct — A Writer’s Path