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So You Want to Write

Posted on February 28, 2017 by cathleentownsend — 22 Comments

If you want to write meaningful fiction, You’ll need a setting that forces your characters to grow. Shall it be modern, Edwardian, or antebellum? Which conflict will nurture the plot elements you sow? You need a hero to carry…

Interview with Meradeth Houston

Posted on July 20, 2015 by cathleentownsend — 7 Comments

Meradeth’s never been a big fan of talking about herself, but if you really want to know, here are some random tidbits about her: She’s a Northern California girl, now braving the cold winters in Montana. When she’s not writing,…

Writing What You Know

Posted on July 13, 2015 by cathleentownsend — 6 Comments

This is common advice, along with write from your heart. But sometimes, when things are said in sound bites, it’s easy to become confused. After all, if we only write what we directly know, we could never have a story set…