#inspiration Archives - Miss Demeanors

The Mystery of Desire in Writing

April 1, 2025 Emilya Naymark #inspiration, Creating Characters, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

And how to structure it As I continue to writhe in the throes of my edit (YES, still editing the[…]

Write Your Back Cover Blurb First

March 11, 2025 Mally Becker #inspiration, Writers, Writers inspirations

There are endless ways to write a story. Some authors pen their prose early in the morning or only at[…]

Great Expectations and Bad Breakups

February 27, 2025 Lori Robbins #inspiration, Editing, Fiction, Inspiration, Language, Mystery Community, Reading, Writers, Writing

Great Expectations and Bad Breakups: How writers craft endings that justify the means and means that justify the ends. See also: Miss Scarlet, in the Conservatory, with a Knife.

Flash Fiction for Novelists

February 20, 2025 Susan Breen #inspiration, Fiction, flash fiction

I’ve been intrigued by flash fiction since reading an interview with Shelby van Pelt, author of the lovely novel Remarkably[…]

In Bowler Hat and By Bicycle, Harriet Morrow is On the Case!

February 10, 2025 Marni Graff #inspiration, Books, Creating Characters, Historical Mysteries, Inspiration, New Release, Writers, Writers inspirations

Please welcome Rob Osler, here to tell us about designing the protagonist of his new historical series, and its first[…]

Why Write Now?

February 4, 2025 Mally Becker #inspiration, Historical Mysteries, Inspiration, Mystery Community

I’m honored to join the fabulously talented and hard-working authors who are the Miss Demeanors, and I’m especially looking forward[…]

Writing in the Fog

January 16, 2025 Connie Berry #inspiration

Fiction writing, like all creative endeavors, involves a lifelong process of learning and growing. It’s a journey. That’s certainly been true for me. What has changed? I learned a few things from Ira Glass and Neil Gaiman. Read on to find out what they are….

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