Let me ease the mind of all of you who have embarked on a new journey of choosing to write …
Maintaining Momentum Over the Summer
Why is it that when the warm weather comes along, we suddenly slough off all our wonderful, productive habits as …
Memoir: Oversharing or just right?
Do you battle with how much to share about your life in your memoir? There are a few sides from …
Silencing the Inner Critic
I have believed for a long time that writers (and other artists) have a more active and louder inner critic …
Setting The Scene
The biggest indicator to me that someone is new to writing stories is that they miss the opportunity to set …
Setting Writing Goals
First, I urge you to set realistic writing goals. I am usually quite vocal about the vile taste that rises …
Writing in Past Tense or Present Tense
There seems to be a new decision to be made in today’s book market besides writing in first or third …
Second Book Woes
Also known as the sophomore slump in other industries, it’s equally a phenomenon in the writing industry where authors feel …
You Don’t Have To Write Alone
You do not have to adore writing as much as I do to write a book. All you need is …
Experiential Confidence
You know how some kids need to have their tongue freeze on a lamp post to learn the lesson? And …