Author: Beth Burgmeyer
Surviving Nearly There
Intro by Beth Burgmeyer I wanted to give a quick intro to this fantastic blog post from author Robin LaFevers. One of our group members, Kamerhe, sent it to me. I think she knows I’m going throu... Read MoreThose Dreaded Words: “Not for Me”
By Beth Burgmeyer I recently entered Pitch Wars, a contest put on by Brenda Drake http://www.brenda-drake.com/pitch-wars/. I wasn’t selected by any of the five mentors I submitted to, but one of our... Read MoreHow to Make Use of Deleted Scenes
By Michelle Chalkey Every novel has those scenes that didn’t work for one reason or another. You spend time writing the scene, analyzing it, moving it around, and when it doesn’t make the ... Read MoreThe Magic of a Write-In
By Beth Burgmeyer One of my favorite Why I Write Quotes is: “Because creating something that didn’t exist before is as close to magic as I’ll ever get.” There are so many magic moments in writ... Read MoreWe’re Growing!
By Beth Burgmeyer This fall, the Des Moines Writers’ Workshop will be heading into its third year. In just the short time since we’ve launched our website, the Des Moines Writers’ Workshop... Read MoreFive Benefits of Joining a Writers’ Workshop
By Michelle Chalkey To be a writer is to put yourself out there in a vulnerable way. I’ve always been shy and a little bit scared to do anything outside of my comfort zone. I’ve also alway... Read MoreWriting a Novel: It Takes as Long as it Takes
by Beth Burgmeyer I was talking to one of our newer critique group members about the novel she’s writing (it’s her first novel). She told me she has about 70,000 words written, but as the nove... Read MorePerception and Probability
by James Helvig As writers we’re happiest when the words are flowing at a breakneck pace. When the muse isn’t simply speaking, but screaming for our attention, hopping up and down and ge... Read More- 2 of 3
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