I’ve put all my articles about writing in one handy spot just for you! Each link will open in a new tab so you can come back easily. More will be added all the time, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
Research and Generating Ideas
I spend a lot of time looking up information, constructing characters, and developing ideas and lists. Think of me as your own personal thesaurus.
Creating Characters
Volunteer Opportunities for Your Characters
Unusual Jobs for Your Characters
World Building
Old West/Frontier Timeline for Writers
20th Century Timeline for Writers
World Building: Bookstore Names
World Building: Small Businesses
World Building: Tea Room Names
World Building: Pet Store Names
Cozy Mysteries
Crime Scene Clues for Cozy Mysteries
Cozy Mysteries: The Usual Suspects
Other
Great Words to Use for Romance
Writing Tips, Advice, and Exercises
Writing Exercise – Business Names
5 Small Things to Inspire Your Writing
Websites All Writers Should Check Out
Prewriting: An Important Step You Shouldn’t Skip
Tiny Tips for Crushing Your Writing Goals
Freelancing
Getting Started with Freelance Writing
Tips for Starting a Freelance Business
Tips for a Successful Freelance Business
The Elusive CV – How to Get Credits on Your Writing Resume
Guest Posts
These are all great articles on writing that have been featured right here on my blog.
Top Tips on How to Write Convincing Dialogue – Natalia Hooker
Are Editors Scary? – Manda Waller
4 Things to Consider when Designing Your Characters – Marielle Ann Suy
4 Self-Publishing Essentials That No Author Can Publish Without – Rosie Wylor-Owen
Where Do Those Characters in the Books Come From? – Jerold Last
Writing a Humorous Murder Mystery – Robin Donovan
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Write Nonfiction – Jennifer Kelly
The Pen and the Sword – Kevin Coolidge
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone – J.S. Frankel
The Benefits of Paying Attention to Your Supporting Characters – J.E. Nice
Surviving Co-Authorship – Jennifer Pallanich
Ashley O'Melia, Author 