A Hero on Every Page
Genre matters for fiction writers because it places their book in front of the right audience. The irony of this title is the idea that someone who has written in five different fiction genres can help you choose the right “one.”
Support of an author runs deeper than buying books. It’s even about more than leaving a review. Read on to find out six ways to support your favorite author.
No one wants to be the weak link in the chain. I know I don’t. I think my mom would say that makes me proud. Today, I’m sharing one of the flash fiction stories I wrote in April that didn’t make the cut for the contest I’m entering at the end of this month. I’d …
Tulips are my favorite spring flower because I view them as promise keepers. So, I was excited a few weeks ago at the prospect of visiting the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. You could say, I had expectations.
I’ve been writing flash fiction this month. Since I can’t settle on an idea for a longer project, I decided to write some flash fiction. That way, I’ll keep my writing muscles busy. And, I’m holding out hope that I will stumble into an idea that ignites my passion for a novella or novel. This …
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When nearly eighty percent of people in America say they plan to write a book someday, there’s an urban legend that writing a book is a right of passage and something everyone can do. If everyone can do it, then it must be easy. Simple. A snap.
Let me tell you, the myth of ease behind this urban legend is false.
Teacher. Trainer. Mentor. Are these all the same thing? Is the difference between them negligible?
I don’t believe community should cost money. Too many things in life are inaccessible to people because of the financial burden. I don’t believe the dream of being a published author should be one of them.
Enjoy this story I wrote last month. I’d love to hear what you think of it.
It might be easier than ever to publish your own book on Amazon, but that isn’t the only way to see it in print. If you’re thinking about getting your book published, here’s a quick guide to the three paths which will get you there.
