Self-publishing burst onto the scene like every writer's fairy godmother. But when should - and shouldn't - you use it?
When You Should and Shouldn’t Self-Publish
Should White Writers Write Non-White Characters?
Publishers are looking for diversity. But are white writers qualified to write it?
Success and the Impostor Syndrome
What do you do when you feel like an impostor?
How to Deal with Rejection
What do you do when your writing is turned down? Here are some tips!
How to Pitch a Book… and a Softball!
Pitching a book is hard. So is pitching a softball. What can writers learn from athletes?
7 Steps to Rock that Writer’s Conference
Never been to a writer's conference? Just want to improve your game? I've got you covered.
The Eight Most Common Submission Mistakes
Every writer dreams of the fateful day when a publisher will say, “Yes! I want your book!” Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen very often if you don’t have an agent, especially with bigger publishers. But to get an agent, you need to impress one. And to impress one, you need a killer submission. And, unfortunately again, … Continue reading The Eight Most Common Submission Mistakes
How to Get a Book Contract in Five Easy Steps
So you want to be an author. Fantastic! Have I got the formula for you! (Warning: some satire ahead.)
College Athlete to Slug-a-Bed: When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough
Sometimes you can't pull yourself up by your bootstraps. How do you live with failure?
I Met New People in My Pantry
My characters show up in the most unexpected places. And sometimes they talk out loud.
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