Writing hooks
How To Be An Excellent Hooker
Good morning and welcome to Crafting Your Career. Unfortunately, C.J. Redwine could not be with us today for Query Writing 101. Due to the volume of new readers who may not have seen C.J.’s first post with us, [...]
Comedy is Serious Business
Today, we have a fun Friday treat, talking with author Kimberly Llewellyn about comedy in today’s market. I know many of us are personally invested in romantic comedy and are eager to see light contemporaries make [...]
New York Times Writing and the EDITS System
The EDITS System is the ultimate SHOW DON’T TELL power tool. Writers use the EDITS SYSTEM to analyze scene components. It shows writers what they have on each page. It shows writers where to add power. It shows writers what’s working, what’s not working, and what’s missing.
Extra Credit! Query Writing 101 Lab
On October 5 we’re starting a new monthly feature, Query Writing 101. Urban Fantasy author and workshop presenter C.J. Redwine will critique one lucky reader’s query on the first Monday of each month.
How Was Your Day?
A little over two years ago when my wife began writing seriously, I had no idea how her choice might change her life, and in turn, mine. Now the simple afternoon question “How Was Your [...]
How To Be An Excellent Hooker
We are delighted to welcome C.J. Redwine to RU to discuss the all-important hook. C.J. tells us she fears goats, loves stilettos and frequently lets her imagination run away with her. She writes edgy urban fantasy with [...]
RU Faculty Blog Highlight Kelsey
Kelsey's serving up bite-sized morsels for your noggin on her new Brain Candy blog. Stop by for tidbits like:
- Snickers (funny bone ticklers)
- Yum Yums (tasty food)
- Red Hot Reads (fab books)
- Smarties (life tips)
- Jolly Ranchers (all about Texas)
