by Katie McCoach | Jul 12, 2018 | Author Tips, Reflection, Writing, Writing Conferences
Conference season is upon us! Okay, yes, it’s pretty much a year-round thing, but because my favorite conference is coming up (RWA), I’m feeling the conference vibes and want to share some thoughts with you. There are hundreds of conferences, day-long events,...
by Katie McCoach | Mar 26, 2015 | Author Resources, Book Reviews, Reading, Writing
I recently finished reading, well actually listening to Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Highly recommended for all writers! There’s a lot of conflicting advice about craft books for writers—some think you can’t learn from them, or...
by Katie McCoach | Jan 15, 2015 | Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Writing
Dialogue is extremely important to a story, and the best writers know how to use this to their advantage. Sure, you can argue there are “no rules for writing,” but by using these tips for writing better dialogue you’ll be encouraged as your scenes...