Author | Editor | Story Coach
One question I’m often asked by writers I work with is “how do I find a good editor/cover designer/formatter?” The best way I’ve discovered to locate these professionals is through networking with other indie authors. Any author further down the path from you can be an excellent resource on all things publishing. One caveat, check …
Last year, one of the most popular posts on this blog was my recounting of blessings near Thanksgiving. This year, I’m counting them again. Did you know that humans have what’s called a negative bias? That means, when we recall things, our mind tends to focus on the bad or hurtful events rather than the …
August. It’s fast becoming my favorite month of the year because I take a break from social media.
Happy Independence Day to all my American readers. The words on the header for this post come from Reverend Samuel Francis Smith’s familiar lyrics: My country, ’tis of Thee,Sweet Land of LibertyOf thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the pilgrims’ pride,From every mountain sideLet Freedom ring. Today, I’m taking a moment to recount …
My next book releases in a few short weeks. Today, I’m interviewing one of the main characters. Come meet her and decide if this story has something you’ll enjoy.
Self-publishing. Anyone can do it. If you wonder how it’s done, keep reading.
Recently, I was reminded about how powerful it can be to journal thoughts and feelings.
Thanksgiving Day comes once a year. And I really should count my blessings more frequently than that. It’s disconcerting that I can easily focus on the bad things, the stressors, and making plans (that often don’t pan out), but when someone asks, “What are you most thankful for this year?” I need to think. Sometimes …
Writing conferences are an essential step on the path to being a published author. But that doesn’t mean you should search for the nearest one and pony up the fee to attend. I’m a hope*writers certified writing coach. Hope*writers is sponsoring a writing conference in November. (Check out the details for live and virtual tickets.) …
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Everyone struggles with something. Writer struggles take on a monstrous shadow that overwhelms our ability to create. The deep roots of many problems are in our mind. “I don’t know how to start” so the book is never started. “I don’t think it’s any good” so the book is never finished. “No one will like …