If you’ve read the book Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail or seen the movie, you know that words from Cheryl Strayed have a way of evolving into a deep, inspirational lift while stemming from dark, tragic life experience. Author George Sanders describes Strayed’s writing best: “Big-hearted, keen-eyed, lyrical, precise…Cheryl Strayed reminds us in every…
Every writer aims to be an effective storyteller with their novels. That goal in itself is a lofty challenge. To come across as an effective storyteller in person is a whole new game, especially for those who fit the stereotype of the introvert writer. Bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard has the written and verbal craft of storytelling mastered. Readers of…
To get from the seed of an initial idea to a published book, writers have to discover the habits and practices that work best for them. Christina Baker Kline published several works before her most recent novel, Orphan Train, sold over 2 million copies. While her previous books did not attract immediate attention in the way Orphan Train did, her writing…
