I remember when I first started out writing, I’d stumble, slam into a wall, some days I would realize I was clueless, other days it was pointed out. Again and again I heard “Just keep writing.” I agree with it. Up to a point. I will never be a better writer if all I do…
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Finding Your Writing Pace
Authors often forget that professional writing is a two-pronged calling. First and foremost, writers write. It’s what defines us, and we do it whether or not we write for publication or for pleasure (or, as happens in many cases, both). There’s nothing wrong with writing as an avocation instead of a career – and some writers make a business…
Do Appearances Matter?
The anthology I’m in, DARK SECRETS: A PARANORMAL NOIR ANTHOLOGY, is out now! I’m super proud to hang between the covers with so many authors I admire. Plus it’s just fascinating to read what everyone did with this crossover genre concept. It seems there’s been a number of scandals lately where writers posed as someone…
After the Glow of Conference Fades … by Sharon Mignerey
“Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.” ~Zig Zigler It’s been weeks since the Colorado Gold Conference. You know how it is immediately after conference … you’re enthused, recharged, ready to move on with The Plan and move toward success (or possibly, continued success). Or … you’re comparing…
You Can Never Learn Too Much
When it comes to writing, there’s always more to learn, either through instruction or experience. I think most writers love to learn, or simply to refresh what we think we already know. You may have heard of the famous University of Iowa Writers Workshop that’s held every summer. I know of a few writer friends who…