by Alexandra Seidel | Apr 30, 2020 | Reader News
Let me tell you something about every writer you admire: they are all like you. They were readers first, and they love reading still. For whatever reason — overabundant creativity, an imagination that insists on exploring worlds, a love for words — some...
by Kelli A. Wilkins | Dec 20, 2019 | Coffee, Books & a Blog
Hi everyone, I’m sharing a look at my 2019 online writing course, Fiction Basics: Finding Ideas. This mini-class is perfect for anyone who needs help coming up with ideas for a novel or a short story. One of the most common questions authors are always asked is:...
by Kelli A. Wilkins | Jan 20, 2019 | Coffee, Books & a Blog
Hi everyone, It’s the start of another year, and everyone is talking about making changes and setting goals for themselves. And why not? We have brand-new calendars hanging on our walls that are filled with unexplored days yet to come. But do you find yourself gazing...
by Kelli A. Wilkins | Nov 20, 2018 | Coffee, Books & a Blog
Hi everyone! When people learn that I’m a writer, they often tell me: “I want to write a book, but…” and then they go into long explanations about why they can’t write it. Usually they don’t know where (or how) to start, or they say they don’t have the time. Well,...
by SusieP | Sep 7, 2018 | Writer's Room
Does this sound familiar? You’ve had a great idea for a story for what seems like months. It’s your best yet and you have a feeling this one’s going to be the manuscript that gets you published. You sit down, you begin to write and write, but then something happens....
