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Act Like A Professional

June 29, 2021

Now that in-person conferences are back, it’s a good time to review proper etiquette for these gatherings. I’ve been teaching at writers conferences for over twenty years, and I’ve seen…

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,…

3 Things Worth Thinking About BEFORE You Start Your Book

March 16, 2021

3 Things Worth Thinking About BEFORE You Start Your Book

March 16, 2021

Want to write a novel in 2021? Whether it’s your first, fourth or fiftieth manuscript, there are certain considerations that can help you get off the starter blocks. Here are…

4 Ways to Fix a Boring Story

October 27, 2020

Is your story boring? Would you know or acknowledge it if it was? No one wants to admit that their story is slow, lackluster, or zzzzz. But hey, that’s what…

Why You Should Be Excerpting Your Novel

September 22, 2020

Why You Should Be Excerpting Your Novel

September 22, 2020

Have you ever been flipping through a magazine and found an excerpt from a book, maybe one you’d never read? And did reading that short passage make you want to…

The Occupation Thesaurus: Firefighter

June 23, 2020

The Occupation Thesaurus: Firefighter

June 23, 2020

Sourced from The Occupation Thesaurus OVERVIEWA firefighter is a rescuer who extinguishes and prevents fires that threaten life, property, and the environment. They also respond to car accidents, chemical spills,…

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

None of us enjoys uncertainty. And unfortunately, that’s what we have right now. A lot is happening outside the doors to our homes. Stress and worry have become part of…

5 Reasons to Consider Translating Your Work

March 25, 2020

5 Reasons to Consider Translating Your Work

March 25, 2020

Happy to welcome Savannah Cardova from Reedsy who has some good information to share on book translations. As many of you know, we have a foreign rights agent and have…

Tools to Help You Become a Powerful Writer

February 4, 2020

Tools to Help You Become a Powerful Writer

February 4, 2020

The start of the year is when I pay close attention to what is happening in our industry: what publishers and organizations are focusing on, the changes occurring on sales…

How to Make a Book Trailer that Speaks to Readers

January 30, 2020

How to Make a Book Trailer that Speaks to Readers

January 30, 2020

Book Trailers can be a great way to market your story, and we’ve got the perfect person to provide insight on the process. Victor Blasco from Yum Yum videos has…