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?”
The Writing Life
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?”
The devil knocking: Why you should never write for essay mills
When unethical jobs tempt hungry writers. Read More “The devil knocking: Why you should never write for essay mills”
How to protect your writing from a computer emergency
Don’t lose your novel to a computer crash. Here’s a plan for a technical emergency. Read More “How to protect your writing from a computer emergency”
Finding a support system for your writing career
It takes more than talent to keep you writing. Read More “Finding a support system for your writing career”
Tips for more productive writing sessions at home
Working from home means working in a place of constant distractions, imposed by both ourselves and others. Here’s how to block them out. Read More “Tips for more productive writing sessions at home”
Choosing a co-author for your book
Five essential questions to ask before you co-author a book. Read More “Choosing a co-author for your book”
Can politeness increase your success as a writer?
The writing community is shockingly gracious and helpful. Don’t test its limits. Read More “Can politeness increase your success as a writer?”
How to fight loneliness as a work-from-home writer
Writing is a solitary business. Here are our tips for banishing loneliness and boredom. Read More “How to fight loneliness as a work-from-home writer”
How to create a writing routine (without shortening your life expectancy)
If you’re looking to create a regular writing routine, then taking tips from the greats is an excellent place to start. Read More “How to create a writing routine (without shortening your life expectancy)”
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”