Are you contracting or expanding yourself to market your books?
Are you contracting or expanding yourself to market your books? Read on… *** My life changed the day I learned how to talk about myself as a novelist. Up to that point, I felt...
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Hack Your Muse Interview with Guest Beth Barany by Kelly McClymer (podcast)
Writing is hard work. Don t laugh. Writers may not move mountains, literally, but we often do so with our minds. To be a successful writer, you need to write. To write, you need...
When One Door Shuts…
When one door shuts… I’d just opened the envelope that would determine my future for the rest of my life and read the letter. They didn’t want me at the School of Journalism at...
10 Reasons to Keep Your Writer Website Simple by Pauline Wiles
Please welcome Pauline Wiles as she shares with us about 10 Reasons to Keep Your Writer Website Simple. She also has an amazing offer to beta test her course for free. Details and how...
Imposter Syndrome and Being a Force for Change by Beth Barany
Imposter Syndrome and Being a Force for Change… Maybe you recognize this… When I face my edits, I wonder, “Who I am to publish this story?” I’m only a wee person… one of 7.8...
Why a Social Media Audit Might be a Good Thing by 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.
Things Would Never Be the Same Again by Beth Barany
When I was about 36 years (15 years ago now), I was so frustrated with day dreaming about running and never doing it (several years of falling asleep with the vision of me running,...
Can I Write About a Real Person in My Book? Defamation, Right of Privacy and Right of Publicity in Writing by Kelley Way
When you write fiction, you probably want to know if you can write about a real person. Some things to consider are defamation, right of privacy and right of publicity in your writing.
Four Exercises for Better Revision by Kay Keppler
Writing a novel is only the first step. You still need to revise it to make it as polished as you can. Even if you think it’s ready for prime time, try these four exercises to spot areas that could be improved.
Your Writer’s Career Needs a Boost? Go to a Conference! by Keri Kruspe
If you’re wanting to give your writing career a boost, consider a writer’s conference. Here’s a list of conferences, plus some questions to consider, by science fiction romance novelist Keri Kruspe.
Patience: The Road Ahead by Nevada McPherson
Patience on the writing road ahead by writer and artist, Nevada McPherson. Thoughts on the writing process as she hits the midpoint of her novel.
How to Promote Your Book Before It’s Published by Catharine Bramkamp
You need to promote your book , but as much as publishers would like to hire hoards of marketing professionals, few publishers have the budgets for such experts. Sadly, that mythical happy place where an author just creates books and bitches about the cover, are over.
Why Mental Health Matters For Creative Writers by Athalie Carmela
As creative writers, we have our own set of mental health issues to overcome thanks to the way we work. Read on to find out more about the link between creative writing and your mental health, as well as some tips to help you cope.
6 Ways Any Author Can Use Social Media to Build Community by Ann Woodford
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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