Tag Archives: how to write

Writing stories is like excavating a fossil

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Springfield Writers' Guild

According to King, there are two necessities to become a good writer: read a lot and write a lot. In order to learn and perfect the craft, it is necessary to read and write every day in a place where … Continue reading →

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April 22 Speaker-Camille Faye

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

About Camille Faye During her years as a university Composition instructor and writing center tutor, Camille Faye worked with hundreds of writers from varying backgrounds and skill levels on many types of writing projects. She can work with writers in … Continue reading →

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Powerful Writing Techniques

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

“A well-written action scene thrusts the reader smack into the middle of the story. It’s another way to evoke emotion and empathy for characters,” says Henry Herz. Below, he gives five great writing techniques to improve your story. Set the … Continue reading →

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September 24 Speaker

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

From historical romance to mystery and women’s fiction, Velda Brotherton writes sexy, dark and gritty stories. She easily steps out of the old west into contemporary settings to create novels about strong women with the ability to conquer life’s difficult … Continue reading →

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August Speaker – Heather Snow

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Heather Snow is an award-winning historical romance author with a degree in Chemistry. She discovered she preferred creating chemistry on the page rather than in the lab. When asked how her Chemistry degree helped her writing, she responds,  “Most chemical … Continue reading →

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