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4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

If you want to reach your writing goals this year, you’ve got to get rid of one thing: distractions. They surround you at every turn, vying for your attention, and…

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Every December we put together a gift-giving list for writers for those of you wanting to pick up a little something for critique partners & book buds, or to source…

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How can you tell if your book marketing niche is the right one? There are three signs to look for. But first, let’s review what we’re talking about. What is…

NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

It’s October, meaning many writers are turning their thoughts to NaNoWriMo, (National Novel Writing Month) starting November 1st, when they will attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. NaNoWriMo…

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Admit it, you’ve thought about cheating. After all, there’s so many to choose from, why tie yourself down to one genre? (Hey, what did you THINK I was talking about?)…

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

You’re not writing. It’s been a few weeks now, and your regular writing routine has gone out the window. Are you struggling with a legitimate writing crisis, or are you…

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

It’s one thing to enjoy writing. It’s another to believe that writing is part of your life’s purpose. How can you tell which may be the case for you? Watch…

Two Words that Will Supercharge Your Writing Career

June 1, 2021

Two Words that Will Supercharge Your Writing Career

June 1, 2021

Over the years I’ve gotten to know many writers and have noticed certain things about those who see their careers take off. No matter what their age, country of origin,…

Setting Yourself up for Success Before You Write a Single Word

May 6, 2021

Setting Yourself up for Success Before You Write a Single Word

May 6, 2021

As a lifelong student of storytelling, most of my posts are about how to best develop our story vision and put it on the page. But there’s an important step…