Writer Unboxed began as a collaboration between Therese Walsh and Kathleen Bolton in 2006. Since then the site has grown to include ~50 regular contributors--including bestselling authors and industry leaders--and frequent guests. In 2014, the first Writer Unboxed UnConference (part UNtraditional conference, part intensive craft event, part networking affair) was held in Salem, MA. Learn more about our 2019 event, ESCAPE TO WuNDERLAND, on Eventbrite. In 2016, the Writer Unboxed team published a book with Writer's Digest. AUTHOR IN PROGRESS: A No-Holds-Barred Guide to What It Really Takes to Get Published has been well-received by readers who seek help in overcoming the hurdles faced at every step of the novel-writing process--from setting goals, researching, and drafting to giving and receiving critiques, polishing prose, and seeking publication. James Scott Bell has said of the guide, "Nourishment for the writer's soul and motivation for the writer's heart." You can follow Writer Unboxed on Twitter, and join our thriving Facebook community.
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Barbara O'Neal is a long time contributor to Writer Unboxed. She is the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids, The Art of Inheriting Secrets, and The Lost Recipe for Happiness. She lives in Colorado Springs with her partner, a British endurance athlete who vows he'll never lose his accent. “A woman’s strange disappearance brings together four strong women who struggle with their relationships, despite their … [Read more...]
Writer Unboxed believes that Black Lives Matter, and would like to pause today to recognize Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African … [Read more...]
Join us in welcoming back our beloved friend and accomplished author Catherine Mckenzie. Today, we're celebrating the June 9th release of her latest title, You Can't Catch Me. Catherine McKenzie was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. A graduate of McGill in History and Law, Catherine practices law in Montreal. An avid runner and skier, she's the author of numerous bestsellers including HIDDEN, FRACTURED, THE GOOD LIAR and I'LL NEVER TELL. Her works have been translated into multiple … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling Tiffany Yates Martin, who is both a professional developmental editor (Fox Print Editorial) and has been a guest here at WU. Tiffany's new release, INTUITIVE EDITING: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing, is already climbing the charts, and we're so very excited to lay hands on the book. Learn more about it here! And please help spread the word for her by … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling Brooke Fossey and her debut novel, THE BIG FINISH! WE LOVE that this book is about the elderly in such a positive way, especially at this time in our world's history. And we're so appreciative of Brooke's tips for imbuing each character with their personal quirks. Thank you, Brooke! Please help spread the word for Brooke by directing folks to this video, to her website, … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling Christine Meade and her new release, THE WAY YOU BURN! Please help spread the word for Christine by directing folks to this video, to her website, or to any book online book retailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6b467y4S_c Comments are open for questions and a show of community support! And though we have included a longer book preview below … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling Anika Scott and her new release, THE GERMAN HEIRESS (which released as FINDING CLARA in the U.K.). Much thanks to Anika for taking the time to include some great tips for writers in her video, especially for debut novelists who'll be experiencing the process of working with a publishing team for the first time! Please help spread the word for Anika by directing folks to … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling our own Barbara Probst and her new release, QUEEN OF THE OWLS. Though you heard a bit about this novel on Sunday, Barbara shares much more here -- plus you'll get the chance to hear her voice, see some pertinent artwork, and enjoy the view from her office window! Please help spread the word about Barbara's new release by directing folks to this video, to her website, or to … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling WU UnCon alum and community member Alison Hammer and her debut novel, YOU AND ME AND US, which releases tomorrow! (If you missed her recent post "Launching a Debut Novel in Middle of a Global Pandemic," you can read that HERE.) Does laboring in the month of November with NaNoWriMo ever produce a publishable book? Alison is here to say YES, IT DOES! She shares that story, … [Read more...]
Today we celebrate the April 7 release of Barbara Linn Probst's debut novel, Queen of Owls. Thank you for joining us to answer a few questions regarding your novel, Barbara! This just in, from Barbara Linn Probst, "BONUS: A fun-filled 7-minute video will go live right here on WU at 2:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 7 where Barbara talks about her journey and the lessons she'd like to share. Spoiler alert: there are no owls in the book." Be sure to join us! Author Bio: Barbara Linn … [Read more...]
Welcome to the latest video in our "Helping Fellow Authors in the Age of COVID-19" (HFAAC) series! Today we're profiling Amy Sue Nathan and her new release, THE LAST BATHING BEAUTY, which releases today in paperback! And though we used the word "Introducing" in this title, Amy is in truth a long-time member and friend of the WU community. Please help spread the word for Amy by directing folks to this video or to her website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLSiifZ6Roo Comments are open … [Read more...]
