Pinterest is for tech savvy magpies distracted by the bright and shiny, unabashedly pinning, saving and stockpiling their coolest finds.

Afraid of another time-sucking distraction? All you have to do is infuse a little order into this newest of online obsessions, and you too can use Pinterest to create, inspire, and network with other writers and readers.

Remember when I told you to Stop Saying It Sucks? You didn’t listen to me, did you? Ok, sure. You batted your eyelashes and placated me for a while. But slowly, you’ve allowed that nasty little habit of trash talkin’ your writerly self-worth to rear its ugly head. Well, what better time than the start [...]

Writing a book is about more than that first brilliant spark of inspiration. It takes some planning, preparation and aplomb aplenty!

You better get your head out of the clouds and sharpen your pencils, because planning that novel is going to take some skillz.

But don’t worry. I know you’ve got the skillz to pay the billz

Is your idea of a good workout spinning in your office chair? No wonder your butt is the size of Texas.

But baby, it’s okay that you got back, because we’re not talking calisthenics here. We’re talking about cracking your knuckles and flexing your writing muscles, and the best way to do that? A few writing exercises.

A post for bibliophiles everywhere!

For all of the other book lovers, who have ever borrowed a book from a friend but never gave it back; who read books under the covers with a flashlight when your Mom & Dad thought you were sleeping…

The Bottom Feeders is not hit-you-over-the-head horror. It is whispers in the dark; a creeping sensation up the back of your neck; dark things that cannot — or will not — remain buried.

Like a bristling sliver, the frightening things found in The Bottom Feeders always make their way to the surface, and unveil the hidden horrors that lie beneath the places one least expects them.

I think it’s time we all stopped saying our writing sucks.

Realize that the magic comes in the editing process, when you shape and mold your words, add depth and strengthen imagery, hoist your pen like you would a Fender and thrashing out the literary equivalent of the punk rock power chord.

Still need to do some last-minute prep for November NaNo Madness? Miss Write can help!

Whether you prefer worksheets, want something a little more visual such as an inspiration board or just want some quick tips to organize your thoughts, these articles will arm you with everything you need to show the month of November and that pesky WIP who’s boss!

I have a confession to make. I’m a Literary Alliterator. I LOVE the stressing of similar syllables and the repetition of like sounds. But sometimes it can be a bit much.

Need help coming up with a name that doesn’t sound too sing-songy?

Check out these quick tips on picking names for your cast of characters.

The first rule of Write Club? It’s okay to talk about Write Club!

Why do so many of my fellow inkslingers get a little red-faced when talk turns to their predilection for penning a tale or two?

Why the tendency to ferret away your mad writing skills, yo?

Think your writing rocks? Proud of what you’ve accomplished? Shout it out loud!