I write nonfiction nearly every day. I'm a journalism teacher, after all, and I freelance for regional publications. When I grab a book,...

Today, Muffin fans, we welcome Cathy Turney, a runner up in the Summer 2012 Flash Fiction contest. If you haven't had the opportunity ...

If you've ever heard of, or perhaps even participated in NANO (National Novel Writing Month), you recognize that peer pressure can be a ...

Visit the MediaShower website and you'll notice that "Content is King," according to them. (We understand that at WOW! Women ...

So it’s Groundhog Day . And though lots of folks will be keeping an eye on Punxsutawney Phil and that whole shadow thing, I’ll be writing—...

New year, new notebook, two dollars at Walmart.   Don’t use a leather-bound gold-edged fabric-lined notebook; that’s too intimidating for ev...

Jayne Ann Krentz/photo by Marc Von Borstel Last weekend, I spoke to a group of writers about the six plus one traits of writing and how...

When we invent characters, we need to know all about them, including where they grew up, childhood fears & dreams and more. Where does t...

Born in New York, Terri McGrath Bhatt has always loved words and believes in the power of a good story. That's why we are thrilled ...

Photographer Clare Porterfield is adrift. Her husband has gone back to work, but she just doesn’t see the point. All she can think about is ...

Earlier this week, while I proofread a few chapters from my current WIP, a scary thought raced through my mind. 'It's so....whit...

Would your character walk alone on a beach on a foggy day? Or is your character one who needs to be surrounded by friends on a sunny day...

Yesterday I tripped over my guilt, chewed an oversized bite, hung onto to that one remaining thread and acted as though I have life balanced...

Jessica Brant & daughter If you haven't heard of the creative site, BlogNostics , for writers and artists yet, then you are in f...