Social media feels less like a free-for-all democracy and more like trench warfare. You must have noticed — the war has escalated, and the soldiers, excuse me, artists, are sacrificed daily in a war of attrition.
Do you have unrealistic expectations with your writing? In my conversations with writers this week, one theme kept coming up. “I thought writing the first draft would be easier by now.” “I have unrealistic...
Get a survey of the language used in the restaurant world and deepen your knowledge of culinary terms for your fiction by novelist and regular Writer’s Fun Zone columnist, MJ Post.
When the words don’t come, it sucks. A meditative share about what happens when the words don’t come from novelist, Tinthia Clemant.
Fellow writers, this post shares ways to address the inner critic or inner judge that visits us all, by guest columnist, writer and teacher, Pam Sourelis.
In this post, learn the terminology that your interior book designer uses, so you can have designed a beautiful book. By author and book professional Mary Neighbour.
If you’re confused by plagiarism vs. copyright, then check out our latest post on the topic by our monthly columnist, Kelley Way, a lawyer specializing in literary law.
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.
Here’s five wonderful writing podcasts that excel at creative inspiration. Each one provides a unique perspective on the craft, plus tried-and-true advice from writers just like you.
Here are good questions to ask cover designers as you interview to find the right one in our How to Spot a Book Professional series.
Recently I was interviewed by Keri Roberts of the podcast “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things” about finding success on your own terms as a writer. Enjoy! Success on On Your Own Terms I chatted about...
Having admitted my mistakes and oopsies in launching my writers’ career, it’s only fair I switch gears and talk about what I felt I’ve done right.
What causes fresh inspiration to strike? Lots of things, but here are some activities that may help you hit “refresh” from writer and artist Nevada McPherson.
A professional cover designer must know how to work creatively with imagery, colors, and typography to create a cover that will help you sell books.
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