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8 Tips to Get Your Manuscript to the Finish Line

January 30, 2014

8 Tips to Get Your Manuscript to the Finish Line

January 30, 2014

Starting and finishing a novel is hard work, so mystery author Kelly Miller’s tips to help us get to the finish line are pure gold. Read on! With the world…

MFA in WRITING: Lessons From Semester One

July 8, 2013

MFA in WRITING: Lessons From Semester One

July 8, 2013

If you are a career writer, chances are you’ve wondered if you should invest in a MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) for Writing. Marissa Graff decided to take this plunge,…

How to Weather Bad Reviews and Take Criticism

July 1, 2013

How to Weather Bad Reviews and Take Criticism

July 1, 2013

Jennifer Lyne is sharing her thoughts on how to handle book reviews and criticism—a topic she’s well versed in discussing due to her experience as a writer and producer. The…

The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes

October 11, 2012

The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes

October 11, 2012

I’ll admit my mind is blown knowing there are over 10,000 Emotion Thesaurus books out in the world. Becca and I are thrilled, and so appreciative to all the writers…

After The First Draft: Attitude Is Everything

September 14, 2012

After The First Draft: Attitude Is Everything

September 14, 2012

By Peter Salomon Congratulations, you’ve finished the first draft of your novel! I’m serious, this is something that calls for a minor celebration. There are untold numbers of people who…

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

By Melinda Collins Immersion Master Class with Margie Lawson: The Experience, Takeaways & Lessons Thank you, Angela, for inviting me over today to talk about my recent experience in Colorado…

How to Conquer Impatience as a Writer

February 14, 2011

How to Conquer Impatience as a Writer

February 14, 2011

Writers need a strong mental game if they want to succeed as authors. For example, stamina and grit to work through the learning curve. Courage to write and put ourselves…

Writers, There Is a Positive Side of Rejection!

July 28, 2010

Writers, There Is a Positive Side of Rejection!

July 28, 2010

I bet a few eyebrows jumped up at reading the title of this post. In fact, right now people are crossing their arms and expelling a bitter laugh or two…

Time to Leave Your Critique Group?

April 20, 2009

Time to Leave Your Critique Group?

April 20, 2009

In past posts, we’ve looked at the right time to join a critique group, how to evaluate feedback and accept criticism, as well as what makes a critique group work.…