When it’s OK to write ‘hack’
Sometimes, self-care for writers means writing to pay bills first – and not feeling guilty about it. Read More “When it’s OK to write ‘hack’”
The Writing Life
A writer’s guide to internet safety
Don’t let your day of writing get derailed by a sneaky computer virus, a rogue link, or an infected ad. Read More “A writer’s guide to internet safety”
Three ways to sustain your writing career with minimalism.
Accomplished and best-selling authors provide tips for writers to improve their careers by not doing it all. Read More “Three ways to sustain your writing career with minimalism.”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
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Why one writer refuses to read unpublished manuscripts – and why you may consider doing the same.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”
Featured Posts
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”