9 Things You Need to Know if You Love a Writer
Do you know a writer? What about someone who wants to be a writer? If this bit of a downer article by the New York…
How to Create Effective Writing Goals – Guest Post
Thanks for stopping by. Today we’re thrilled to showcase this guest post from the lovely writing sherpa Janelle Youngstrom on Creating Effective Writing Goals. Do…
Illustrators: 3 Things Every Graphic Novelist Needs to Know (+ Examples!)
Graphic novels! They’re all the rage right now and for good reason. They usually involve tales of plucky heroes, a gang of friends, and amazing…
The Perfect Gift for Writers: Short Story Secret Santa
As the holidays approach, it can be a lot of fun thinking of those we love and selecting the perfect gifts. And of course, this…
Story Beginnings: Knowing Where Your Story Starts
Vanilla Grass is proud to feature a guest post from the amazing children’s book publisher and editor, Kiri Jorgensen, from Chicken Scratch Books on Story…
Writer’s Block: How to Power Your Way to 50K (+33 Activities to Pump Up Creativity)
Have you ever suffered at the cold, merciless hands of Writer’s Block? If you’ve ever felt that icy chill squeezing your brain, then I’m sure…
What is NaNoWriMo? 3 Quick Tips to Write it, Win It, and Rock It!
Welcome writer! There are probably two reasons you’re here. Because you know what NaNoWriMo is and are ready to kick some word count butt! Or,…
Villains: The #1 Way to Write a Dastardly Villain Your Readers Will Love to Hate
Ever read books with villains who left you deliciously unsettled by the end? Or have you ever watched a show and sat on your couch…
4 Corners Opposition Technique: How to Create Memorable Character Dynamics & a Powerful Theme For Your Book
The 4 Corners Opposition Technique can help writers create complex characters, meaningful character dynamics, and a solid theme in any novel.
First Page Critique # 107 – Feedback From Contest-Winning Chapter.
Guest Post With Contest Winner Feedback! This week we have an awesome opportunity to see how judges critique first pages in contests. The critiques below…