If you missed my workshop with OCLS at the Downtown location, here is a chance to grab a copy of the PDF and/or PowerPoint Show. It was a...

Yesterday, on behalf of Orlando Nanowrimo at the South Trail location for OCLS I had the honor to introduce and inform writers what this...

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://www.promotionalbooktours.com/2017/08/indie-bookfest-2017/ EXCERPT: Over eighty fabulous authors, panels...

This was a question that popped up in one of the many groups I am part of and after leaving a monster-sized response I figured I might...

First off, myself (Valerie Willis), Racquel Henry, and Laura (L.E.) Perez want to say thank you for the warm welcome and great turnout...

Once more, I want to thank everyone who came out to attend one, if not all my classes on “Writing a Novel 101” at the Orange County...

Editing should be kept separate from writing. Bottom-line (granted more experienced writers can juggle both, but we are talking about...

What is a Writing Style? It is the most important and precious thing a writer or author owns. This is what helps us illustrate, immerse,...

Recently I have been getting a ton of messages and seeing a large number of questions involving plot. Like many of my writing tip...

“A Fisherman’s Tail” is a fun, quirky fantasy comedy centered around some old fisherman and one newcomer, Tad. What unfolds at the end of...

What is Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a pivotal literary device seen in all writing in one shape or form. It can be used in several ways...

Picture from Pixabay.com by Tabor: https://pixabay.com/en/mountain-world-lake-nature-1062831/ What is Worldbuilding? This is the term...

Another year has come and past. Though on a global and national level, 2016 was a nightmare filled with some scary events and we can only...

Introduction As a writer, we often find ourselves in need of Research. I blame it on the natural curiosity, which drives us to put our...

When I was asked to write something for Mental Wellness for #HoldOnToTheLight , I was thrilled. Why? It is the reason why I create and...

Publishing in general is a very scary next step for any writer and their story. Whether you are aiming for Traditional or Self...

5 out of 5 Autonomy By Jude Houghton Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Autonomy-Jude-Houghton-ebook/dp/B01H3GYR5C/...

As an Independent Author, or Self-Published Author, there are a few obstacles I have to face. Unlike a traditional published or...

Short Story, Humor The cell phone was ringing again. Florida summer heat brought in a wave of friends and family calling for favors, but...

After finishing and polishing my manuscript, I turned my attention to the internet. There were a few things I knew I wanted to be able to...