Every writer needs a few useful things in their toolbox. A healthy dose of creativity, inspiration and a bit of talent all go a long way in a writing career. However, these skills might not amount to much if you are not making time to put them to good use. Creating—and sticking to—a writing routine … Read more
Writing comes easily on some days, with words flowing effortlessly as your fingers fly across the keyboards. Other days, the idea of writing feels about as thrilling as getting a tooth pulled. Unfortunately as a writer, you need to find a way to get to work even on the days when your craft is not … Read more
While writing the ending to your novel might just be one of the greatest feelings in the world, your work is far from done. On top of revisions and edits, you still need one more thing—beta readers. Beta readers play an integral role in the book writing and publishing business. These readers are usually just … Read more
Writers put pieces of themselves into each and every work they produce, which is one of the reasons it can be so devastating when a publisher rejects your submission. One, two or even half a dozen rejections is far from the end of your career as an author, however. A hallmark of a successful author … Read more