by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Jan 29, 2016 | For the love of writing, Short stories
OK, my mind is blown. THANK YOU for voting for my short story, Like Father, Like Son, to WIN The Best of Wordhaus 2015! Writing Horror was one of the craziest challenges I faced in 2015 was–a complete departure for me. I am so thrilled and honored to have my...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Jan 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about writing and books! I’d be happy to visit your book club or classroom in person, or via Skype. I currently co-host a monthly Teen Writers Workshop at a public library, and an annual week-long, filled-to-capacity Teen Creative Writing Summer...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Sep 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today’s visually stunning prompts are from photographer Donn Delson. An avid traveler, Donn’s collection features images from trips to the Galapagos islands, Europe, Canada, and around his California home. I had the good fortune of meeting Donn, also a...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
As writers, no one is more important, more beloved, than our readership. The hours we spend formulating story ideas, writing out plotlines, and planning deliciously memorable characters are our gift to our readers. In turn, readers often ask how they can help their...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | May 18, 2015 | Best Writer Tips, For the love of writing, Guest posts, Your highest potential
I have a small, trusted circle of critique partners. I know I’m lucky, they’re hard to come by. I met two at Writers’ Studio at UCLA, a couple of years ago, and I count them dear friends. Two others, I met when I began volunteering for Field’s...
