by Terra Caldwell | Jul 11, 2025 | Craft basics
There are, broadly, two kinds of writers: plotters and pantsers. Sometimes they’re called architects and gardeners, and there are other terms, too, but most everyone will recognize “plotter” and “pantser.” Plotters create outlines. Pantsers “write by the seat of their...
by Terra Caldwell | Jul 11, 2025 | Critique, New Writers
How to find a critique group, who should be in it, and what to do if your group sours. Now, how many writers should be in your critique group? I have been in writer’s groups as small as three people and as big as seven. We sent around chunks of about 3000 words (about...
by Terra Caldwell | Jul 11, 2025 | Critique, New Writers
Participating in a critique group is absolutely the best and quickest way to improve as a writer. Many people think that the best and quickest way to improve as a writer is to write. This is not true–but you should still write as often as you can. Or some might...
by Terra Caldwell | May 21, 2025 | New Writers
Hello! If you are anything like me, when you started writing, you had a cool story idea you wanted to share with the world, but you didn’t know a blessed thing about writing other than maybe how to type. Perhaps you’re good at spelling or grammar. Awesome! I am not...
