Ellen Buikema

Children's Book - The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon: School Days written by Ellen L. Buikema | Read online free sample chapters allauthor.com/book/8843/the-… #RTKidsBooks #t4us #kidlit

Why Research is Important when Writing Fiction No matter which genre of fiction you are writing, getting the facts straight can make a difference between satisfied and disappointed readers. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/05/why-re…

Morgan Freeman is turning his entire 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into sanctuary for bees. Alarmed by collapsing bee populations, Freeman decided to act back in 2014. He imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi and planted fields of clover, lavender, and magnolia – creating a pollinator paradise across the entire property. What began as a personal hobby quickly became a full-scale conservation effort. Bees pollinate about 80% of the world’s flowering crops – including many fruits, nuts, and vegetables. One healthy colony can pollinate up to 300 million flowers in a single day. Without bees, ecosystems collapse. Food systems follow.

Are we using #AI as an Oracle or a Sparring Partner? That is the question to ponder. youtu.be/pd1Km6bT104?si…

Should You Write a Series? How Much is Enough? Everyone loves your story Should you make it a series? writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-mu…

The Hero’s Journey & Heroine’s Journey: Stories Need Both Courage and understanding. Two journeys. One story. By Susan Watts. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/the-he…

I Fell in Love with Writing Micro Prose - You Could, TooGreat article by author Kelli Short Borges! writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/i-fell…

Lisa Norman shares what to do when life gets loud. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/sensor…

Becca Puglisi shares how to discover a character's fatal flaw and how to use it! Fear's Toxic Cousin: THE FATAL FLAW writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/fears-…

Why "The Story Behind Your Story" is So Important An author's core story is the emotional truth behind their work. Jenny Hansen shows us how to use it intentionally to keep readers coming back for more. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/why-th…

Charting Your Course #3: Self-Publish Online (Part 1) Super helpful article on #Selfpublishing, by Gale Leach. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/charti…

Want Stronger Writing? Start Writing Less. Every word in your manuscript should earn its place on the page. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/want-s…

How to Create Compelling Hooks for Every Chapter Super suggestions for #editing! writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-to…

Things that Stop Us in Our Tracks: Are you your worst enemy? Wonderful suggestions! writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/things…

How to Use Dialogue Tags and Keep the Flow We can be surprisingly passionate about our #dialogue tags! What types do you prefer? writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-to…

How to be Awesome Reading Your Story Aloud A well-read story can attract lifetime fans. Learn how you can be awesome reading your story aloud. Written by Lynette M. Burrows. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-to…

Stop Playing the Tambourine With Your Knee #AI Master RJ Redden explains how writers can free themselves from the ugly parts of the business without turning creativity over to a machine. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/stop-p…

Here's my backstory! WITS Team Showcase – Ellen Buikema writersinthestormblog.com/2026/03/wits-t…

How to Identify & Avoid Author Scams writersinthestormblog.com/2026/03/how-to…

A well-written #tagline will cause a reader to stop while perusing books and say, "Oh! I must read this." Read on for tips to write great taglines." (I wrote this one! 😊 Let me know what you think either here or on the site!) writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/how-to…

Excellent podcast with important information on women's health. I've learned so much from Dr Casperson! youtu.be/X6q7TWlBXfA?si…