Five Strategies to Prevent Perfectionism: The Thorny Side of Self Care by Lisa Towles
Self care is important for authors to make time for even when it’s difficult to resist the allure of perfectionism and admit you need help.
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When Should I Register My Trademark? by Kelley Way
Trademarks identify your brand and help with sales, but you can wait to register it until your brand has grown enough to cover the cost.
The Costs of Creative Chaos by Catharine Bramkamp
A plan can help authors organize their time and production schedule to prevent the last minute chaos procrastination often creates.
Three Steps to Three Dimensional Characters by Laurel Osterkamp
Three dimensional characters make better stories, here are three steps authors can use to help readers connect to their characters.
Use Your Heartbeat to Write Naturally by Naomi Rose, Book Developer & Creative Midwife
Tuning into your inner self and your heartbeat might be the best way an author can break through writer’s block and find inspiration.
Get Your Next Story Moving! Use Stikhomanteia, The Ancient Greek Divination Technique! by Chloe Holiday
The ancient Greek practice of Stikhomanteia, or divination can inspire new stories and end the writer’s block so many authors dread.
Write in the Style Of…. by LA Bourgeois
Writing in someone else’s style is an excellent exercise to help authors develop their creativity and their own writing voice.
5 Common Editing Mistakes When You Rewrite Your Manuscript by Linnea Gradin
Rewriting, or revision, is something every writer faces, it’s helpful to be aware of common mistakes so you can avoid them.
What’s the Difference Between Libel and Slander? by Kelley Way
Authors need to protect themselves from potential lawsuits by understanding the definitions of defamation, libel and slander.
It’s In the Cards: Using Oracle Cards for Inspiration by Catharine Bramkamp
With the flip of a card Tarot and Oracle cards offer thematic, character and plot ideas to authors who find themselves needing inspiration.
Should a Pantser Try to be a Plotter? One Pantser’s Shocking True Story By Laurel Osterkamp
There is a huge debate among authors about which is better, plotter or pantser, but the best choice is what works best for you.
Time Off Can Get You to the Finish Line by LA Bourgeois
If you’re having trouble finishing your novel, try taking a break and let your brain work on it in the background while you recharge.
Key Items in an Author Illustrator Contract by Kelley Way
A contract between an author and illustrator can prevent misunderstanding, protect copyright, and clarify who owns the final work.
Bookshelf Brain; Using your Bookshelf to Think by Catharine Bramkamp
The way we organize our books can reveal a lot; do we organize to fit a trend, prepare for research, or simply for asthetic appeal?
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