Like every writer in the universe, I struggle with self-doubt and the “soggy middle” of my novels. The only thing you can do is power through it. … More What are some of your writing struggles?
Marketing is a four letter word to most authors, and I don’t mean the word ‘love.’ Advertising and marketing are important no matter how icky it makes you feel. Writing a novel and making it available to the world doesn’t mean the world will take notice. Or care. Or fart in your general direction. Once … More A List of Book Promotion Sites
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, guardians and mother figures out there! … More All I am I owe to my mother
Originally posted on Donna L.H. Smith:
You’ve heard it said that writers should write using all their senses. Here’s why. A scene without sensory detail or imagery created by elaborating details is just a sentence. Create scintillating scenes by inserting unforgettable word images in the reader’s mind. Click to Tweet #amwriting #scintillatingscenes Sensory detail…
There’s no one better to take writing advice from than bestselling author Neil Gaiman. “Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” – Neil Gaiman Is anyone else looking forward to watching American Gods on Starz? The link in the original post is … More Neil Gaiman: 8 Good Writing Practices (1 min read)
Here are a few writers’ blogs I follow to learn from and be inspired by. … More Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
These are great tips to keep in mind as you work on the first draft of your novel. I would add to this list: 6) Make an outline. You can do this before beginning the draft and/or as you go along. An outline will keep you organized and help you remember what each scene or … More 5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips
Once you’ve written down your goals, it’s easy to set them aside and forget about them. Doing a self-review is a good way to hold yourself accountable for achieving your aims. You can evaluate your progress by week or month, but I prefer by quarter. … More Quarterly Writing Goals: Q1 2017
Sure, being a writer has its challenges. Self-doubt chases you like an angry pimp. But, it’s still awesome. Here are my top five reasons why I love it. … More 5 Best Things About Being A Writer
Originally posted on Nadia L King:
Reality slowly sets in. No one calls, not one sale blips on the screen and no one shares or likes your enthusiastic social media posts. Radio silence kicks in like a bolt of lightning… You press “publish” as a first time, unknown indie author. For a second after your book…
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