Novel, novella, novelette, short story...what are you working on right now? Although I'm a big proponent of mapping out your work in order to avoid writer's block when you hit a stumbling block, sometimes the work and the creative forces take over. That's a good thing. The idea for a short story suddenly grows into a full-fledge novel with interweaving Read More
Set Your 2014 Writing Goals
Before you can achieve your goals, you need to first assess where you’re starting from. What writing milestones did you hit in 2013? Even if you only write down, “I came up with a great idea for a book -- and that’s all,” it’s okay. You need to start somewhere. So let's do this... List what skills you have up your sleeve. Here are some examples: 1. I've Read More
Reading, Writing, Resolutions
I personally love setting a New Year’s resolution. It usually goes something like this...First, find more time to read for pleasure, not just for work. Second, get organized so that I can accomplish my first goal. As I talk to my friends and co-workers about their resolutions, I find that there are certain universal truths. Here are the ones that I find Read More
Judge a Book by its Cover
Do book covers help sell the book? You bet they do. Shirtless men, beach scenes and animals all feature prominently in many best sellers. When someone says, "Don't judge a book by its cover," that might be fine for dating, but not in the publishing world. According to BookBub, a site that promotes bargain ebooks from newbies all the way to New York Times Read More
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