Humankind, we’ve realized that there is so much more to us than meets the eye. And gender is one of those things. Come explore gender neutral pronouns and why use them with author Willow Woodford.
You want to be a better novelist but it can be hard to answer the question: what kind of feedback would you like? Discover the types of editing you can expect as you work to improve your drafts from novelist Willow Woodford.
A social media audit is a very simple tool that will give you a snapshot of your social media presence and an understanding of how effective your social media presence is.
Get your editorial calendar organized with tips, resources, and guidelines from novelist and social media manager Willow Woodford.
Knowledge is power. So knowing why writer’s block happens and how to get through it is a tool every author should have in their pencil box.
I believe there are a few misconceptions that lead us to put ourselves last where self care is concerned. And it’s not because we don’t love ourselves.
Asking people to buy your book is often cited as the most difficult part of marketing by authors. It’s understandable. Here are some tips on writing copy for your book ads that doesn’t leave you feeling dirty.
Emotional feedback can be difficult to hear, but even the negative feedback can be incredibly helpful. So, here are my quick tips for finding critique and not letting it break your heart.
Neil Gaiman tells a great story about feeling like he wasn’t a real author and a discussion he had with Neil Armstrong once about it. I can relate.
The April roundup from Writer’s Fun Zone, where we talk about how authors face spring fever, stay focused, and avoid cognitive overload.
Art imitates life when fiction authors reflect the human condition back to readers, helping them see the world through different lenses.
When soldiers get bored they do some fun and interesting things. Great details to add to your military romance novel. Take it from a writer and former military spouse, Ann Woodford.
You may have a million other things calling your attention away from that story you love so much. Balancing work, life, and writing is a challenge, but doable. Here’s some tips for you.
Discover 6 ways any author can use social media to build community, no matter what stage of your writing career you’re in, by romance novelist and blogger, Ann Woodford.
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