Updates from Libby Baker

Creating While The World Burns

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:16:49 CDT

Amidst the chaos and turmoil that 2025 brought, from natural disasters to political upheavals, there lies a powerful reminder of why art and storytelling are more crucial than ever. Discover how art truly serves as a beacon of humanity, unyielding against the tides of uncertainty.

Crafting Strong Prose: Tone, Mood, and Style

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:53:00 CDT

Discover the subtle art of storytelling that transcends plain words and resonates with readers on a deeply emotional level. Tone, mood, and style are powerful tools that allow writers to create an immersive experience, captivating readers and ensuring they can't put a book down. By diving into the nuances of these elements, writers can craft vivid characters and atmospheric worlds, transforming their prose. Explore the interplay of tone, mood, and style to unlock the full potential of your storytelling, enticing readers and leaving them breathless for more. Whether you’re aiming for the unsettling chill of horror or the heartwarming glow of romance, mastering these elements will captivate your audience and elevate your narrative craft. Embrace the journey to understand how these elements intertwine to form a compelling and unforgettable story.

Finding Your Writing Voice

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:47:00 CDT

Unlock the secrets to finding your unique writer's voice! Explore practical exercises to recognize your individuality, discover the impact of genre on your writing style, and hone your unique writing voice.

Crafting New Year's Goals

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CDT

Learn how to craft goals that more closely align with your values and desires, independent of external circumstances, with these questions.

The Art of Bragging

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:39:00 CDT

Bio writing is universally abhorred, but crafting a brag document of all of your life's accomplishments can be an excellent part of crafting an intentional goal-setting plan! Here's an easy way to do it!

How To Assess Your Creative Year

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:20:00 CDT

Here's how to take stock of your accomplishments and failures in the past year, so you can set an intentional and achievable strategy for the new year.

3 Questions to Clarify Your Story Arc

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 CDT

Asking these three simple questions can help you determine the structure and shape of your story.

How To Make NaNoWriMo A Success

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 CDT

Whether you're participating in NaNoWriMo or working on any other writing project, here are some quick tips that can be a valuable addition to your creative toolkit.

Know The Market For Your Book

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 CDT

Writers need to understand how their book fits into the marketplace. But it can be counterintuitive to write a book for current market trends. Read this post to learn why.

Rules Make Art Beautiful

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 CDT

I recently gave my grandmother's 1913 Heller Upright piano a tune-up. It's the first time it's been restored, though I have been happily playing it for years. The surprising result is that once those strings were in tune, it was like a spotlight on my terrible piano skills!

Just as I tinkered away on my piano with little regard to proper technique, so many writers dive into their stories without making sure what they are saying is in tune, or that their writing technique is sound. Read this post to learn how art thrives under the constraint of rules.