Do you ever have that sinking fear that you’re going to pour years of your life into your writing only to get absolutely nothing in return? No sales. No awards. No readers. Just wasted time. Maybe you worry that the publishing industry is just too saturated right now, or thatContinue Reading
You sit down for a blissful hour of writing. You carved out this time and everything worked out perfectly. You’ve got a private place to work, your favorite tea (or other drink) beside you, and your work-in-progress pulled up on your laptop. An hour later, you’ve managed little more thanContinue Reading
It’s not easy for writers to think big. We all get into our lives and our routines. With so much going on, we don’t even realize that our thinking has gradually diminished to the point where we see nothing but what’s in front of our noses. This happened to me,Continue Reading
What does a writer feel when tackling a new project? Excitement? Yep. Challenge? Definitely. Enjoyment? Absolutely. But there’s something else that’s a little harder to admit to. I think most writers with at least one novel under their belts will know what I’m talking about. What are we feeling here?Continue Reading
As writers, we can’t completely control how our writing will be received. We can work to get better at the craft, write and submit frequently, and market to the best of our ability, but in the end, whether our books hit the bestseller lists may depend just as much onContinue Reading