writing tips
Writing A HolyCowAwesome Story, Part 1 C.J. Redwine
Welcome C.J. Redwine as she tells us how to write HolyCowAwesome – a new term that will soon be taking over the world! I’m a busy woman. At the moment, I work a day job, [...]
When Internet Research Fails—Talking to Real People
When all else fails…let your fingers do the walking. Sally Bayless joins us today to share her latest method of research. The phone. Welcome back, Sally! I didn’t ask for the story I’m writing. Mostly, it [...]
Toni McGee Causey POV Workshop Revisions and Worksheets
I’m so impressed by what everyone’s been doing all week — I see such great writing coming out of this group! Which meant… not nearly as much to teach. (grin). So what I’ve done is [...]
Art and Soul of POV Workshop with Toni McGee Causey
Ready to expand your writing horizons with Point of View? Toni McGee Causey of Bobbie Faye fame is here to help up get the most out of POV. We’ll be posting excerpts from a dozen [...]
Kris Kennedy – Becoming a Master Craftsman – Quantity over Quality
We’re very pleased to have historical author Kris Kennedy back at RU! Quantity over Quality: Write Crap Yep, that’s right. Originally, I thought I was going to blog today about some element of the storytelling [...]
Kate Carlisle presents: The Mysterious Arc of Romance
NY Times Best Selling author Kate Carlisle pens the wonderful Bibliophile Mysteries series and also writes for Harlequin Desire. Today, she joins us to discuss the difference between the romantic arc in mysteries and romances. Welcome Kate! The Mysterious Arc of [...]
Top Five Things I Learned from My Editor
Today, we’re pleased to welcome YA author Inara Scott. THE CANDIDATES is the first book of Inara’s DELCROIX ACADEMY series. Her second book, THE WATCHERS, will debut next spring. Top Five Things I Learned From My Editors By Inara Scott [...]
Holy Crap, I Won! with Ann Charles
Welcome Ann Charles, author of Nearly Departed In Deadwood! Today, Ann talks to us about her win – the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence! (and a little side nomination for the Golden Heart!) In [...]
The Essence of Story by Steven James
I recently read an article in Writer’s Digest by Steven James and was immediately drawn in by his view on how to tell a story. It changed the way I thought about storytelling forever. Welcome [...]
Writing the SECOND Book with Susan Sey
Join us today as we welcome Susan Sey, author of Money, Honey – a favorite of mine! Today Susan will tell us about her journey with the second book – Money Shot. She’ll be giving [...]
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)
