Motivation. Tenacity. Professionalism. These are areas in which I take much pride when they are associated with my name. They are also keys to unlocking opportunities. If you simply do not wish to outsource something you are capable of doing yourself, I am here to teach you how. You got this! Many people dream of…
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Online Critique Groups: A Path to Better Writing, All from Your Comfy Couch
Are you frustrated with last year’s accomplishments? Feeling uneasy about your 2019 writing and publishing goals? Being an active member of a community of writers can help with your anxiety, as can regularly attending a critique group. If you’ve been reluctant to join a critique group due to lack of time, babysitter, or local availability,…
In the Beginning…
“How did you reach people in the beginning?” People ask me that more than any other question. Here’s the answer. Market Analysis 1. I made a determination that I wanted to write and to see if I could find an audience. 2. I looked at my interests and skill set. I decided that I was…
DEEP POV Lesson 6 – Using “You” in DEEP POV
Nic pulled himself from the car and tried to wake up. The cold air helped, but not much. Funny. Nic–every member of the Special Forces for that matter–was trained to take combat naps. It was a useful ability to put yourself into deep sleep for ten or fifteen minutes at a time and come out…
How to Keep Your Newsletter from Sucking (Part One)
First off, happy New Year! I hope all your publishing/writing dreams come true this year. As you can see from the title of this post and the picture, we’re going to chat about newsletters. For those pre-published writers, you might be asking, Why do I care about this? I have nothing to share or any…