I love this picture of an old Underwood typewriter. It's the perfect #WordlessWednesday post because it says so much all by itself. What's one image that describes you as a writer? Read More
Is Nice the Ultimate Four Letter Word?
“You pick your friends, not your family.” That phrase is usually spoken after one of our siblings does something like wear your favorite shirt and then spill red wine on it. It’s meant to say, “Hey, that’s your sister...so go on and make nice.” But when authors pursue “niceness” the result may sometimes be...dare I say it...boring. Is nice the ultimate four Read More
The Hollywood Trifecta
When a writer wants to land an agent or that coveted development deal, they typically start out in their quest by writing a screenplay. That’s not a bad idea, but there are thousands of scripts knocking around Hollywood. To stand out, you really need to embark on what I call the Hollywood Trifecta. Naturally, every suggestion I’m about to provide surmises Read More
How to Create a Balanced Life
I find that most of the writers I work with have lives similar to my own. We’re all extremely busy. Maybe it’s because writers have active imaginations and as a result, we thrive on being busy. But in the midst of wearing so many hats, let’s discuss how to create a balanced life. Try this exercise...plot out where you spend your time. This can include Read More
Perfecting the Art of the Interview
Last week I touched on five points that authors should consider when providing an interview. Perfecting the art of the interview and public speaking is a never ending process. You can always improve and with that in mind, here are five more tips. 1. Don’t ramble. Authors are naturally story-tellers, but don’t get so caught up in talking that you start Read More
How to Prepare for an Author Interview (part 1)
So you’ve got a request for an author interview and you’re over the moon. Do you wing it? Do you just talk about whatever pops into your head? While it’s great to sound natural and spontaneous, in order to make the most of your time in the sun, it’s best to prepare for an author interview. Here are five suggestions for improving your interview Read More
Zoey Avenger Coming Soon!
Have you heard the news? “Zoey Avenger” is coming soon! That’s right, Lizzy Ford’s follow-up to “Zoey Rogue” will be available for download on October 12th. For those who haven’t delved into the Incubatti Series, here’s a quick cheat sheet for you. Zoey isn’t your every day college girl. Imagine Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a pension for Read More
Distribution Beyond Your Dog
Whether you’ve written a book or a screenplay, both novelists and screenwriters face a common dilemma once their project is complete. How do you get your work of art into the hands of other people? Having people in your inner circle tell you it’s great is one thing, but wide spread distribution beyond your dog is truly the key to getting your project seen Read More
The Indie Distinction
The term “freelancer” used to be synonymous with a person who shaped their own workplace destiny -- someone who chose what jobs they accepted, set their own hours, and determined their pay. Today, our concept of “indie” is very similar, but with one important difference. The indie distinction is that these creatives forge their own destiny. They don’t simply Read More
25 Ways to Write an Awesome Novel
K.M. Weiland is an author friend who writes historical and speculative fiction as well as helps to mentor other authors. One of her posts, "Top 25 Ways to Write an Awesome Novel," is so awesome in itself that I had to share. So with her permission, I'm re-posting the information here. Make sure to give a shout out to @KMWeiland over at Twitter to say thanks Read More
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