(Reposted by popular demand! Originally published as a Story Grid Fundamental Fridays article in February 2018.) by Maya Rushing Walker A first draft is a long way from done. So how do we get ... Read More about Turning the Amateur First Draft into the Professional First Draft
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Heading into 2018 (or 2019!) with a writing plan that works
(Originally published on the Story Grid website at the end of December 2017. The advice in this article is still good in 2019!) by Maya Rushing Walker It’s December 29, so it’s time to trot out ... Read More about Heading into 2018 (or 2019!) with a writing plan that works
Happy Holidays from Apollo Grannus Books
It's the most wonderful time of the year...so the song goes. It's also a very stressful time, especially if you are trying to write a book. We writers often feel that the very act of writing is ... Read More about Happy Holidays from Apollo Grannus Books
It’s NaNoWriMo Time!
It's November! And for many of us in the colder climes, it's dark, cold, and none too pretty outside. But the great thing about November is...NaNoWriMo! Are you working on a novel this month? Does ... Read More about It’s NaNoWriMo Time!
The Story Grid Edition of Frankenstein
Announcing a new edition of Frankenstein! Next year, 2018, will be the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's classic work of horror fiction, Frankenstein. I'm pleased to say that I ... Read More about The Story Grid Edition of Frankenstein
Certified Story Grid Editor!
In September 2017, 19 of us gathered in Nashville from across the country and Canada for some in-person training from none other than Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl, of the Story Grid. It was ... Read More about Certified Story Grid Editor!