Are Author Websites Still Necessary in 2022? by Dave Chesson
Dave Chesson discusses how to build an online presence with an author website and offers some simple advice on where to start.
Dave Chesson discusses how to build an online presence with an author website and offers some simple advice on where to start.
Enjoy this Author Q&A with Claire Stibbe, sharing about how she started writing and her habits, passions and her new book.
Thao Nguyen discusses the benefits and drawbacks of proofreading as a side job for an author just getting started in their careers.
It’s important to celebrate your goals. Maintaining that celebratory spirit as you settle into work again helps you focus and trust the process.
When you’re stuck in your writing, storyboard it to get a new perspective and reconnect to your inspiration, clarity, and enthusiasm.
Enjoy this Author Q&A with Shannon Lawrence, sharing about her inspirations, passions, writing process, and how she overcame the challenges she faced.
Enjoy this Author Q&A with Amanda Krill, sharing about her passion and inspiration, writing habits and the challenges she faces.
Fiction is made up, so write the story fiction as you want, based on your unique experiences, not how others tell you to.
by Guest Contributor · Published February 4, 2022 · Last modified November 3, 2022
Author Lisa Towles presents tips to get comfortable with the power of No, so that we can create healthier relationships and have more time and space for what we want.
by Guest Contributor · Published February 1, 2022 · Last modified January 27, 2022
We’ve all heard that visualization is the key to success. But research shows it’s better to take it slowly and focus on the task you can do.
Enjoy this Author Q&A with Bobbie Nash, sharing about his writing habits and his latest story about men of action, detectives, and heroes.
I’ll be part of this upcoming FREE Write Your First (or Next!) Book Summit 2.0. The masterclass series to help keep your butt in the chair, create and nourish your fiction or memoir, so...
by Guest Contributor · Published January 25, 2022 · Last modified January 19, 2022
When your creativity seems lost, curiosity and a trip to the library for ideas, can reignite it and spark new ideas and stories.
Copyright infringement is a longstanding problem. The Copyright Claims Board is an affordable, user-friendly solution for authors.
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