Are you frustrated at your lack of writing success? I often hear about this frustration from writers. Some tell me that they’ve been pitching agents for years and have yet to receive an offer for representation, so they’re ready to give up. Others say that publishing houses aren’t looking forContinue Reading
This year, I’d like to help you reach your writing goals. I know it’s not easy. See if this sounds familiar: You set a writing goal, go after it with lots of energy, then when life interferes (as it always does), you get sidetracked. Soon you’re making only sporadic (ifContinue Reading
Did you know that November 1st is National Author’s Day? How cool is this? We authors get a special day to ourselves! We have to take advantage of it. Below you’ll find 20 ways to celebrate this unique occasion. Have fun! Where Did Authors’ Day Come From? Nellie Verne BurtContinue Reading
Do you have gremlins messing up your writing process? Back when the COVID-19 was in full swing, I was visiting my parents. There were no new releases at the movie theater, but the small local theater was playing an old favorite: Gremlins. My mom and I hadn’t seen it forContinue Reading
Ask yourself this: When was the last time I got some “me time?” Maybe you’re a writer with a big family. A mom or dad who’s constantly running after the kids. A caretaker or a full-time professional. You may find it difficult to make room for your writing. There’s aContinue Reading
I think the biggest emotional challenge to writers and artists alike is the thought, “Is my work good enough?” I have met many people in the creative industry who worry about this and it can be paralyzing to the creation of future work. I don’t think I’ve met anyone whoContinue Reading
What do you really want out of your writing career? It’s not always so easy to tell… One summer, I attended a panel filled with award-winning, bestselling literary writers. The experience was outstanding in many ways, but I was surprised by what one author had to say. This author hadContinue Reading
As a writer, you may sometimes find that you lose faith in your work. I got a chance to check out the new movie “Keanu” a couple weeks ago, and it reminded me of this. Too hilarious, by the way, if you haven’t seen it. In the movie, the charactersContinue Reading