Category Archives: Advice for Writers

Lessons from a Writing Retreat

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Hi guys! I just got home from a self-constructed writing retreat with two of my best writing buddies. Before I get back into the normal of groove of things today, I thought I would share with you all some of … Continue reading →

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“My vampires are nothing like Edward Cullen” And Other Unnecessary Disclaimers

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on Monday, ‎May ‎30, ‎2011, ‏‎2:10:00 PM Okay, writers, readers, and media-mongers, listen up. I’m only going to say this once, because I’m tired of hearing it. I’m tired of thinking it. I’m tired of hearing other people … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Daily Quotas

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on January 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM A writer friend of mine has thrown out some excellent writing metaphorage in reference to marathons vs. sprints. But to play the devil’s advocate… The quota works for some people. Namely, … Continue reading →

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How to Give Critique (with poise)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on September 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM This is a sister post to my blog, How to Accept Critique (with poise). This is not a blog about the mechanics of what to watch out for (characterization, dialogue, adverb … Continue reading →

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Creative License

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on May 27, 2010 at 4:15 PM Laurell K. Hamilton has talked before about how important research is when you write fantasy, because if you’re asking your readers to believe this crazy, magical stuff, everything that they know … Continue reading →

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