by Jackie Cangro | Writing Inspiration
There is a writing group to fit every need. There are heavy-duty critique groups that provide written feedback MFA-style. (I was a member of one that had by-laws and a mission statement. It was intense.) There are casual online groups that allow you to email pages...
by Jackie Cangro | Writing Inspiration
Whether you love New Year’s resolutions or love to hate them, the start of a fresh calendar is a good time to take stock in the past year and think about where you want to go in the next. I’ve become a convert to the benefits of writing resolutions....
by Jackie Cangro | Writing Inspiration
I love this time of year. The twinkle lights. The egg nog. The holiday movies I wrap myself in like a cozy blanket. But by the end, I’m drained. I’m usually running on empty and limping across the start line that is the new year. It takes me a while to...
by Jackie Cangro | Book Review
Books make great gifts! If you’ve got a long list of people to buy for this holiday season and no idea what to get them, here are a few suggestions from books I enjoyed this year. 12 Recommended Books of the Year For the person who thinks their journals are...
by Jackie Cangro | Writing Craft
If you’ve been hanging around the writers’ water cooler for a bit, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term “worldbuilding” followed by the names Rowling or Tolkien spoken in hushed, reverential tones. You may have wondered, “What is it? Do I need it? If so, how do I...
