Let’s talk about character bibles. When I took a screenwriting class years ago at NYU, creating a character bible, lowercase[…]
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Category: Inspiration
WINTER: A Writer’s Paradise
Not so long ago, I thought the perfect winter was one spent in a tropical paradise. After years of vacationing[…]
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Charles Dickens: Word Inventor
Happy Boxing Day! While Charles Dickens first used the term in The Pickwick Papers, the OED lists its first mention[…]
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Holiday Traditions (and a FREE GIFT!)
Tradition is the means by which the vitality of the past enriches the life of the present. T. S. Eliot
Traditions are important, especially during the holidays. However we may celebrate, family traditions give us a sense of belonging to something greater than ourselves.
THE PLOT THICKENS: Mystery writer Elly Griffiths Speaks to Miss Demeanors
Marni Graff: I’m excited to bring this exclusive interview with Elly Griffiths to Miss Demeanors’ readers. Elly’s body of work won her[…]
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Connecting Authors & Readers: Part 2
One of the first things impressed upon new authors is the importance of connecting with readers. If no one knows your book exists, they won’t read it. If they don’t read it, they can’t love it and recommend it to others. Today I’m highlighting Readerly Books, a resource for writers launched by historian turned librarian, reviewer, and book coach Robin Henry.
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Criminal Procedure for Mystery Writers
If your story includes a criminal prosecution, here is information you might find useful. Investigation Long before a case goes[…]
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Rediscovering Miss Marple: Mystery Writer’s Icon
“Everybody in St. Mary Mead knew Miss Marple; fluffy and dithery in appearance, but inwardly as sharp and as shrewd[…]
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Writer in Residence
C. Michele Dorsey loves her new gig as Writer in Residence at Jules beach Stationers in Truro
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Travel like a writer
Right now, I’m soaking in the sights and sounds and tastes of the United Kingdom. Traveling outside my day-to-day routine means more chances to observe and to be inspired.
With that on my mind, here are a few tips to travel like a writer.
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