3 In-Person Ways to Build Your Author Network
Writing is a career notorious for its solitude, and the oft-“introverted” nature of those who pursue it. While there is a bit of truth to the introspective, self-reflective components of writing that...
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Part of the evolution as a writer (and self-editor) is to elevate your craft. It's about striving to describe things with clearer language, create three-dimensional, complex protagonists and villains...
View ArticleFive Ways to Kick that Winter Cold (and Keep Writing!)
Ah, winter time. Several months of delicious food, shopping, family time and…contracting a cold/flu?! Yes, it’s cold season, and as I can personally attest as I’m on day 12 of a winter cold (almost two...
View ArticleSchedules of Successful Writers: How Does Yours Compare?
It’s no surprise that writing is a notoriously solitary and time-consuming endeavor. Whether it’s a blog post, a magazine article or your work-in-progress high fantasy manuscript, there are many...
View ArticleHow to Draft a Book from Start to Finish in 8 Steps
I was once asked on social media by a fellow writer: how many drafts does someone write before their book is finished? This is a difficult question to answer, in that there is no "right" answer. You...
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