Having a critique partner or group that you routinely swap WIPs and writer tips is just another way to take your writing to a higher level faster. We all need to be edited, and swapping services is the most cost-effective way to go.
 
I came up with a snazzy acronym for the benefits of critique groups: [...]

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Writing groups and critique partners. This is a topic where writers nod sagely to each other over the heads of new folks asking the question…
How do I find a critique group?
Maybe it’s because I live in Los Angeles and worked in the film and television industry before I started writing full-time, but I have one [...]

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         Every one of us is different. We work differently. We are motivated differently. We organize our lives differently. What works for me might not work for you. I’m sure some of you have a treasured routine that would utterly fail me. There are just as many, though, who are helped by [...]

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What does a writer like more than a good book? A good book about writing, of course! Here are some of my current favorites you might want to check out of the library or add to your own collection:
 
For Inspiration
 
Debbie Macomber’s book Knit Together tells of her writer’s journey and so much more. It is [...]

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Don’t waste your time.
I’ll say it again: Don’t waste your time reading books on writing.
Shocking? Think about how many hours a month you spend reading about how to write better, and how many hours you spend writing. That might be shocking. No matter what you need to learn, you won’t learn it if you’re not [...]

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         Each writer is influenced differently. We read books or attend classes, join critique groups or go to conferences. Some of us need time alone while others of us need lots of interaction with other writers to maintain our motivation and inspiration. Over the next month, you’ll get a glimpse [...]

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