April

Is there really such a thing as perfect grammar? It seems logical to assume that the average person will make grammar mistakes now and then. Writers make them, too—heck, even editors make them. However, with a system of checks and balances in place (I.e., writers submitting their work to editors for review) such errors can … Read more

Ideas, ideas, ideas—writers are full of them—or, at least, should be, if they hope to earn a living at their craft. If you happen to be a best-selling author or have gained celebrity status in a certain niche (e.g., world famous inspirational speaker) you could probably write just about anything, and people would buy it. … Read more

If you plan on earning a living from writing books, you’ll have a lot to learn about the publishing process, marketing, royalties and other financial issues. There are several key issues to be aware of if you happen to be a married person who is contemplating divorce. What do these two topics have to do … Read more

There’s likely not a writer alive who has not, at some point, experienced frustration in the task. People attend workshops and tap into myriad resources to help them overcome “writer’s block” or to improve their skills in various ways. If there’s one quality that’s essential to being a writer, it’s “perseverance.” Some people like to … Read more

Imagine your dream of becoming a best-selling author coming true. A publisher accepts your manuscript. Your story becomes available for purchase, and boom! It goes viral! Everybody wants to read it, and anyone who’s anyone in the writing and publishing industry wants to talk to you! Podcasters want to invite you on their programs. The … Read more

Before we address the topic of this blog, there’s something you should know: It is always—as in, always-100%-of-the-time, a bad idea to submit a manuscript for publishing consideration without first sending it through a thorough (and preferably professional) copy-editing process. Sadly, many writers do just that, only to receive polite rejection letters and be left … Read more

Whether you always struggled with writing assignments in school or have enjoyed writing for most of your life, it’s always a good idea to practice helpful tips to improve your skills. Every writer has room for improvement, no matter how experienced he or she happens to be.  Some types of writing may come more easily … Read more

The human brain is a fascinating organ. In an average adult, it weighs approximately three pounds and is the most complex component of the body. It’s important to keep the brain as healthy as possible because it controls thoughts, movements, emotions, muscles and all systems in the body. A healthy brain is essential to a … Read more

Multiple online surveys show that most adults have, at one time or other, wanted to write a book. In fact, current data states that as much as 80% of all adults living in the United States fall into this category. Wanting to write a book and completing one are two separate issues. Many of the … Read more

Whether you earn an income from writing or use it as a creative outlet, you can’t accomplish your goals if you have brain fog. Mental clarity is a key to writing success. There are several things you can do to boost alertness before taking on a writing task.  These tips are especially helpful if you’ve … Read more