I’ve written two novels and interviewed several hundred debut authors for my podcast so beginning writers often ask me for advice. And while the internet is filled with solid guidelines on showing vs. telling, write what you know, and overcoming writer’s block, there are other important things that aren’t talked about as often. As we…
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December Self-banters, Quips and Riddles
December 16: Jane Austen’s Birthday
Aeschylus Lives On
… many users now have both fiction and nonfiction audio files loaded on their cellphones. That’s a huge prospective audience.
Holiday Gifts for Writers 2023
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift for the writer in your life? Never fear, my annual list of holiday gifts for writers is here! Whether you’re looking for inspirational gifts, workspace upgrades, or pure indulgences, there’s surely something on this list that will tickle your writer’s holiday fancy. Home Office/Workspace Upgrades and Tools Indulgences…
How Emotional Connection Elevates Your Craft Talk – by Nanette Gamily
Have you ever sat in a craft talk and felt it lacked something? The content was good, but fifteen minutes into the presentation, you find yourself scrolling through email on your phone. You’re bored, but you don’t know why. Perhaps you’re having trouble focusing, or maybe it’s as simple as the speaker failed to connect…