Tag Archives: writing prompts

Writing Books We Actually Use

Posted on July 24, 2019 by mainecrimewriters

Today, we’re using our group post Wednesday to share some of the writing books and reference books we return to again and again. Not every book works for every writer. You have to try them out and see if the … Continue reading →

Tagged Art and Fear, Chris Roerden, Debra Dixon, Don't Murder Your Mystery, Goal, Group Post, Linda Edeletein, Motivation & Conflict, Wallace Stegner, What If?, Writers' Guide to Character Traits, writing advice, writing books, writing prompts | Leave a comment

A Writer’s Lunch: 7 writing exercises you can do at lunch

Posted on May 2, 2019 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: I really wanted to teach a writing class this summer. Alas, the kind of six week class I like to teach didn’t fit MWPA’s needs. Still, today I found myself rummaging through the files, looking at some of … Continue reading →

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A question of morale

Posted on November 19, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora, here: A Maine writer attending the New England Crime Bake conference a week ago observed that she appreciated what we are writing at Maine Crime Writers because there is often useful advice for other writers. Since one of … Continue reading →

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Using Pinterest to Promote Your Books

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

This week on Maine Crime Writers: Monday, Gerry Boyle; Tuesday, Kaitlyn Dunnett; Wednesday, Vicki Doudera; Thursday, Lea Wait; Friday, James Hayman. Our guest today, Grub Street instructor and author Celeste Ng, gives advice on ways that writers might use Pinterest … Continue reading →