by Hillary DePiano | May 25, 2026 | Announcements
Free Book Offer as part of the Reach Your Full Potential Nonfiction Books bundle ! Grab a copy of Building a Writing Life Claim Here Building a Writing Life, is part of a great group bundle offer where you can claim my ultimate beginner writers guide along with lots...
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by Hillary DePiano | May 8, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
Have you ever noticed that your best writing ideas always seem to come when you’re nowhere near a keyboard? Stuck in traffic, doing the dishes, folding the laundry… if only there was a way to write hands-free! Fortunately writing with voice-to-text has never been...
by Hillary DePiano | May 7, 2026 | Announcements, Living the Writing Life, Writing Advice and Resources
My guide to prepping a writing project for both plotters and discovery writers is finally coming in paperback and eBook to just about everywhere on June 7th because, well, I have kids and I thought that would amuse them. (You know because it’s…...
by Hillary DePiano | Mar 25, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
Revitalize Your Author Platform Making the most out of your author website, blog, mailing list, social media and more Contemporary Romance Writers April 1 – April 30 4-Week Online Workshop You’re a real wizard with words but computer stuff? Not so much. Whether...
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by Hillary DePiano | Mar 20, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
Just as characters need a goal to drive their story forward, us writers need a plan to focus our creative efforts. From drafting and revision to publication and beyond, writing is complex and setting realistic targets can be complicated and highly personal. A good...
![Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel) [Zoom Workshop] at New Jersey Romance Writers on March 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm](https://i0.wp.com/www.hillarydepiano.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Zoom-Unlock-the-Power-of-Action-and-Reaction.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by Hillary DePiano | Mar 14, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
$10 per person, free for NJRW members Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active protagonists, characters who chase their goals and drive the...
Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.
