Writers learn primarily by writing, but they also learn by reading about writing. In the spirit of sharing our knowledge, various chapter members have written articles for our In Print! newsletter.

HBA members have written articles on:

• Writing craft
• The writing life
• Career
• Conferences
• Being a PRO

We hope you find these articles as useful as we have.

Writing Craft

Author	Title	Publication Date	Description
Sandra K. Moore	The Science of Critique, Part II: The Group	Sept 2006	Critiquing in a group can be simpler -- and less threatening -- with some basic ground rules
Sandra K. Moore	The Science of Critique, Part I: The Basics	August 2006	Practical tips for giving and receiving constructive criticism
Kay Hudson	To Be Or Not To Be: Passive Voice v. Passive Writing	July 2006	Understanding the difference between the grammar gremlin and the bigger issue
Donna Maloy	Borrowing Plots is a Good Thing!	June 2006	Think your plot idea is original? Think again!
Kay Hudson	Managing Misplaced Modifiers	Apr 2006	Wandering modifiers can wreak havoc -- and hilarity -- on your manuscript
Dawn Temple	Character Weapons	Feb 2006	En garde! Developing memorable characters means giving them defense mechanisms
Sandy Thomas	Hey! That's Research!	Nov 2005	Thoughts on book browsing
Dawn Temple	Sweatin' the Small Stuff: Little Details Deliver Big Impact	Nov 2005	Make the scene come alive
Anne Marie Novark	Book In A Month -- Anne Marie Style	Oct 2005	Dump the editor and bring on the muse!
Anne Marie Novark	It Was Madness, I Tell You!	June 2005	One writer's liberating experience writing a book in a month
Keelia Greer	Deep POV: How and When to Use it Effectively	May 2005	Tricks of the trade when digging deep into your character's experience
Sandra K. Moore	Learning to Read Like a Writer	May 2005	Confused about how the pros write such amazing stories? Get a grip on their moves with this technique.
Karen Heidrich	Opening Elements	May 2005	Start your story off with a bang, not a whisper.
Keelia Greer	Defining Romantica and Erotic Romance	Mar 2005	Confused about romantica and erotica? This article can help.
Terri Richison	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King	Jan 2005	Richison examines the only craft book she read all the way through.

The Writing Life

Author	Title	Publication Date	Description
Clarissa Silva	Preparing for the Muse	Sept 2006	Don't be caught off-guard when inspiration strikes
B.K. Reeves	Making Time to Write	Sept 2006	It's not just making the time to write, but actually doing the writing, that counts
Cheryl Bolen	Blame It On Writer's Block	Mar 2006	Mythbusting by an award-winning, multipublished author
Leslie Marshman	Procrastination	Mar 2006	A contemporary romance writer breaks out into verse
Terri Richison	I Am An Artist!	Mar 2006	When procrastination becomes an art form
Ann Peake	In the Company of Women	Jan 2006	The strengths of a local chapter
Terri Cocek	Juggling	Nov 2005	Job and writing and family -- how many balls can you keep in the air?
Ann Peake	From Depression to Enthusiasm	Oct 2005	Need motivation? Maybe a writing conversation can help.
Cheryl Bolen	Organizing My Home Office	Oct 2005	Increase your productivity by getting organized.
Terri Richison	Ambien® Killed My Writing	Aug 2005	What happens when you're used to writing at night?
Sandy Thomas	Been There, Done That -- But Not Anymore	Aug 2005	How a digital voice recorder changed this writer's life
Nancy Frazier	Adventures in Grandmothering...While Writing Romance	Aug 2005	A hilarious account of a deadline weekend -- with grandson
Kristi Gold	Teaching an Old Author New Tricks	June 2005	How an author of 18 novels came to own Pete, a Naturally Speaking Dragon.
Melinda Porter	Going to School in My Underwear	Mar 2005	An online class fan explains why going to school in your underwear can be better than attending a formal class. (Hint: It's not just about the bunny slippers.)
Chuck Emerson	The Writer, Medical Insurance, and Taxes	Feb 2005	Insurance agent by day and fiction writer by night, Chuck Emerson gives us an overview of the Health Savings Account.
Nancy Frazier	Life with Rita: Remembering Rita Gallagher	Mar 2004	A retrospective from one of Rita's writing students
Chuck Emerson	In the Beginning	Oct 2003	A craft book guide for the beginning writer

Career

Author	Title	Publication Date	Description
Cheryl Bolen	Blame It On Writer's Block	Mar 2006	Mythbusting by an award-winning, multipublished author
Jo Anne Banker	It's All About the Book	Sept 2005	Writing a book review? Here are some valuable tips.
Ann Peake	Why Start Building My Career NOW?	Sept 2005	Are you a closet writer?
Alyssa Goodnight	Promote, Promote, It's Off to Work I Go	Sept 2005	One writer's experience with self-promotion.
Chuck Emerson	New and Original	July 2005	One thin volume provides a refreshing look at publishing
Kristi Gold	Teaching an Old Author New Tricks	June 2005	How an author of 18 novels came to own Pete, a Naturally Speaking Dragon.
Sandra K. Moore	Thank You, Sir! May I Have Another?	Feb 2004	Why we don't have to fear revision letters

Conferences

Author	Title	Publication Date	Description
Karen Heidrich	Learning From Others' Pain: Why I'm Glad I Didn't Get Picked (on)	Aug 2005	An RWA conference experience to remember -- and learn from
Terri Richison	Impressions of a Conference Virgin	July 2005	A first-timer's look at the RWA National Conference
Sandra K. Moore	The Perfectionist's Guide to Conferences	July 2005	A manuscript hypochondriac goes to conference
B.K. Reeves	The Leave Behind	July 2005	One of the most powerful tools you can take with you to a pitch session
Kristi Gold	Knocking Knees, Dry Mouth, and Absent Brain Cells	July 2005	Tips on preparing for -- and following through with -- an editor/agent pitch

PRO

Author	Title	Publication Date	Description
Ann Peake	Why Start Building My Career NOW?	Sept 2005	Are you a closet writer?
Ann Peake	The Business of PRO	Apr 2005	Get acquainted with RWA's PRO program in this article by HBA's 2005 PRO Liaison
Chuck Emerson	The Writer, Medical Insurance, and Taxes	Feb 2005	Insurance agent by day and fiction writer by night, Chuck Emerson gives us an overview of the Health Savings Account.