Author: Rachel

Welcome to the web home of Rachel Heston Davis--young adult lit writer, newspaper stringer, and associate editor at Written World Communications. Please, make yourself at home. :) You can find loads of information here. For a peek into the secret life of an obsessive writer, read my blog. To see those writing projects on which I'm obsessing, visit the Writing page. If you're a fellow storyteller or story reader, I recommend Resources and Links to point you in the right direction. And as always, check my news feed for updates on projects and publishing!

Young Adult Book Club Online

ByRachel August 11, 2009 6 Comments
So I'm going to try something new with this blog. I've been wanting to talk about the YA books Idiscovered this summer, but instead of inundating you with reviews for books you haven't read--I'm starting the Up and Writing online book club. Unlike regular book clubs which meet once a month, we're going to read each book in four segments and have weekly discussions right here at Up and Writing....

Artist Retreat Part II

ByRachel August 10, 2009 2 Comments
As my week-long artist retreat in Missouri comes to an end, here's Part II of my list on how to get the most from your retreat. Take a variety of things to do. You may burn out on one project after several hours but still have the rest of the day to work. Take things to renew your mind such as books, and do those for a couple hours to get the creative juices back on track. How much internet time...

Artist Retreat in MO

ByRachel August 4, 2009 5 Comments
Artist retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to get loads of work done, rest your over-stuffed brain, and most importantly, recharge the creative battery. This week, I’ve retreated to the sticks of Missouri to get some serious work done. Artist retreats aren’t like normal vacations; they can be a waste of time if you don’t come back with work to show for it. As I go through my week,...

Guest blog

ByRachel August 2, 2009 0 Comments
Today is Sunday, which means guest blogging over at SM Blooding and friends. Visit Sm Blooding for all sorts of writing advice: the character-driven plot, query letters, fitting writing into your busy schedule, and more. RHDavis