writing tips

  • What is a Writers’ Fiction Roundtable with Laurel Thomas

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 16 minutes

    In this episode, Chris and Gena welcome award-winning author Laurel Thomas to discuss the concept of Writer’s Fiction Roundtables. Laurel shares her journey from nonfiction to fiction writing, highlights from her novels, and her approach to developing compelling characters and themes. They delve into the structure and purpose of her roundtables, emphasizing their inclusivity and the benefits for both new and experienced writers. The episode also details how these roundtables fit into the Writing Momentum membership program, which supports writers with live events, recorded videos, and discussions.

  • Sneak Peek into the 2024 Children’s Book Mastery Summit

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 23 minutes

    Get an exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming 2024 Children’s Book Mastery Summit. Discover what this five-day free online event, hosted by Karin Ferreira, has to offer – with 25 sessions featuring top authors, illustrators, and industry experts. Learn invaluable insights into the craft, publishing, marketing, and business of children’s books. Don’t miss out on tips for using AI in writing, mastering ‘Show, Don’t Tell,’ and much more! Mark your calendars for July 22nd to 26th and find out how to get your free ticket and playbook today. Together, we have writing momentum!

  • Why You Should INVEST in Your Writing Career

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 19 minutes

    In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss the best ways writers can invest in their careers. They emphasize the importance of investing time, energy, and money into quality training, coaching, and writing groups. They also highlight the limitations of relying solely on free online resources and the value of paid, structured learning programs. The Masellis share their personal experiences and encourage listeners to find ways to invest in their writing, whether through local writers’ groups, conferences, or online courses.

  • best and worst advice

    ByHenry McLaughlin Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Someone recently asked me, “What’s the best writing advice I ever received?    “Get up earlier.” This came from my mentor, DiAnn Mills when I whined about not having enough time to write while also working a full-time job. So I did. I began a routine of beginning my day at 4:00 a.m. This gave me one-and-a-half hours of…

  • Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #3: Safe Spaces

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 12 minutes

    In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss the importance of finding and creating safe spaces for writers. They share personal experiences and tips for recognizing safe environments that foster growth, creativity, and supportive feedback in one’s writing journey. Join them as they explore key elements of a safe space, signs of an unsafe space, and introduce Writing Momentum’s own community as a hub for aspiring and seasoned writers. Tune in for valuable insights and discover how a supportive environment can significantly impact your writing progress.

  • Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #2: The Power of Consistency and Accountability

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 11 minutes

    Join the Writing Momentum podcast with hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli as they discuss the importance of consistency and accountability in achieving writing goals. Discover how writing a little each day can lead to significant progress and learn about the powerful impact of having an accountability partner. They share intriguing statistics from the American Society of Training and Development, highlighting that sharing your writing goals with someone increases your chances of success to 65%, and having an accountability partner can boost it to 95%. Tune in to gain insights on how to finish your book and meet your writing goals by joining a supportive writing community, either locally or online.

  • what inspires my stories

    ByHenry McLaughlin Reading Time: 3 minutes

    I’ve shared in other posts how I receive inspiration for a story. The most common way is from an image that pops into my mind. Many times, I can’t remember what I was doing, reading, or thinking when the idea came to me. I gave up asking myself, “Where did that come from?” One story…

  • Best Practices for Getting Manuscript Feedback

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 11 minutes

    In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Chris and Gena discuss the best time to seek feedback on your manuscript. They address a common pitfall writers face by sharing an email from a listener who received conflicting advice on their first draft. The episode emphasizes the importance of completing your manuscript before seeking critique and explores how different writing and critiquing styles can affect feedback. The hosts offer practical tips on how to choose the right person for feedback and encourage listeners to finish their first draft to avoid creative paralysis. Tune in for valuable insights to keep your writing momentum going!

  • How to access the writing momentum podcast

    ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 1 minute

    We’ve heard from writers who aren’t sure how to navigate the podcast world but want access to the great teaching we’ve put on the Writing Momentum podcast. So we’ve made it easier than ever to enjoy this free resource. First, to listen to the podcast through your phone or tablet, using that device, simply ​click HERE…

  • proverbs for writers

    ByHenry McLaughlin Reading Time: 3 minutes

    There is so much wisdom and wise counsel in the book of Proverbs. Like many believers, I spend time in this book almost every day. Sometimes a single verse or a few verses grab my attention. Other times, I’ll read an entire chapter. Often, what I read will speak to a specific area in my…