Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
The Writing Life
Six counterintuitive goals to shake up your writing routine
Don’t be distracted by lofty goals and ambitious dreams. Set attainable objectives for yourself and begin accomplishing more. Read More “Six counterintuitive goals to shake up your writing routine”
Innovative ways to help other writers (and help yourself, too)
From mutual book promotion to providing advice and accountability, supporting other writers’ careers can help your own bloom. Read More “Innovative ways to help other writers (and help yourself, too)”
Introducing yourself as a writer
“What do you do?” How to answer this deceptively difficult question. Read More “Introducing yourself as a writer”
Eight writing commandments to (sometimes) break
When good writing advice goes bad, savvy writers know when to forge their own paths. Read More “Eight writing commandments to (sometimes) break”
Be careful helping aspiring writers
Why one writer refuses to read unpublished manuscripts – and why you may consider doing the same. Read More “Be careful helping aspiring writers”
Little green monsters: How to handle writer envy
Turn jealousy into motivation. Read More “Little green monsters: How to handle writer envy”
Reading, writing, & romance: Literary power couples
Three couples share their secrets of collaborative success. Read More “Reading, writing, & romance: Literary power couples”
Is your home office causing you pain?
Learn how to set up your home office in the most ergonomically-friendly way. Read More “Is your home office causing you pain?”
Can a progress chart help you stay motivated to finish your novel?
Writing is hard. Writing a full-length manuscript is harder. How can authors stay motivated to reach the finish line? Read More “Can a progress chart help you stay motivated to finish your novel?”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”