by Lauren Sapala I started a new novel last week. I had been thinking about the story for at least two months. The characters kept popping into my mind at all hours of the day. I could see them so clearly. I felt so connected to them. I thought about them while I… Read More Writers, Please Remember, It’s Called a Bad First Draft for a Reason
by Jacqui Murray When I started this blog three years and 586 posts ago, I wasn’t sure where to take it. I knew I wanted to connect with other writers so I used that as the theme. Now, thanks to the 430,000+ people who have visited, I know much more about the ‘why’.… Read More 10 Things My Blog Taught Me
by Ryan Lanz If you’ve ever heard the phrase “less is more,” then this is the topic to dive into.
by Kyle Massa Protagonist: the character who propels your story forward. Usually the main character. Antagonist: the character who impedes that forward progress. Usually a supporting character. Seem simple enough. Except when it’s not.
by Hayley Zelda As a writer, you’re bound to advertise your book online if you want it to sell well. However, it’s not that easy considering the thousands of other books competing for your target readers’ attention. To rise above the competition, you have to plan your marketing strategies. Below are seven tips… Read More 7 Tips to Effectively Promote Your Book Online
by Lindsey Richardson I’ve talked about the importance of a writing schedule before on the blog, but tonight we’re talking about the importance of adjusting that schedule. This is something this year –this month more specifically –that I found out is so crucial.
by Laura Peters Being creative is one of those things that all enjoy doing. But while many of us would say that we are creative, do we really get the opportunity to express ourselves creatively and embrace it? The chances are we don’t. That might not mean that we don’t want to, we… Read More Are You Creative? The Best Ways To Embrace It
by Meg Dowell Do you like promoting your own work? Like REALLY like it? We all feel a rush of excitement the moment we are able to share even the smallest writing accomplishments with the world. It’s totally normal to want to show off what you’re doing — after all, when you’re proud… Read More Writers, Be Honest: What REALLY Scares You About Self-Promotion?
by Manas Patil The biggest mistake one can make while writing a book is to give up. Writing a book can be exciting yet challenging at the same time, we’ve all been there. I almost gave up before my draft made it to an editor. But I did finish. Though I did finish… Read More Mistakes I’ve Made While Writing My First Book
