Writing
Proven Strategies for Success: Author Advice You Can’t Miss
Hi, all! I’ve started writing a weekly newsletter over on Substack – it’s free to subscribe (or feel free to pay to subscribe – not required, though) here. Here are links to all my posts for your convenience, all related to writing, publishing, author branding, book marketing, and social media. Starting from August 2023 through…
Read MoreHow Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help, or Hurt, Your Writing
There are many different AI-powered writing tools available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Experimenting with different tools can help you find the best fit for your writing needs.
Read More5 Memoir Writing Exercises To Help You Right Now
Stuck in that, “Now what?” phase in writing your memoir? Let’s move you along. “Memoir is about something you know after something you’ve been through,” says Marion Roach Smith, author of The Memoir Project. Many memoir writers, once they’ve given themselves permission to write their story, get stuck after writing that terrible first draft. First drafts…
Read MoreHow Much Money is Enough to Make from Your Writing? by guest @colleen_m_story
When asked how much money they want to make from their writing, most writers would probably say, “As Much As Possible!” But there are consequences to that answer that you may not have thought about. Being more precise about your desired writing income can make the difference between enjoying a long and successful career and…
Read MoreHow To Find Legit Publishers And Avoid The Bad Guys With Writer Beware Founder @VictoriaStrauss
Questions About Publishers Writers ask me questions about publishers every day: What’s the best way to publish my book? Or, Is this a good publisher or a scam? And my answer is always the same: Head over to WriterBeware.com. Victoria started the site with other founders in 1998. It is volunteer-run. More info here: Although…
Read MoreBuilding Your Confidence As A New Writer with @AbbieMood
Sometimes, it can be difficult for new writers, especially self-published writers, because we lack confidence. What right do we have to publish? What happens when imposter syndrome pops up? Or writer’s block? All valid feelings and situations. Thankfully, we have awesome cheerleaders like Abbie Mood Lang (writer, editor, teacher) to help us, my most recent…
Read MoreThis Is How To Write A Blog Post People Read
Writing a blog post people will read isn’t rocket science, yet it does take some skill. As I work with writers new to blogging, many are stumped by how to go about blogging. I was, too, when I first started blogging over ten years ago when I thought blogging was about sharing photos of my…
Read MoreHow Blogging Consistently Helps Readers Find You
In a recent #BookMarketingChat on Twitter, I discussed why writers need to embrace blogging consistently. This frequently causes much opposition from writers who say they’re too busy writing to blog, which I completely understand. Time is and always will be an issue. However, that’s a front. Time isn’t the issue. It’s focus. Many writers aren’t…
Read MoreTen Reasons You Need to Run Your Writing like a Business by Guest @TheLeighShulman
Welcome to #NaNoProMo Day One! “Why do I need to run my writing like a business?” you may be asking yourself. Isn’t writing about the stories we tell and the message we want to put into the world? Yes, it is. Simply said, when you run your writing like a business, you create more space…
Read More10 Books You Need To Help Your Writing Life
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a published author with multiple books out, one thing is for sure: we can always improve either our craft or marketing – ABL (always be learning). As I always say, writing and book marketing are not mutually exclusive. Even traditionally published authors quickly find they need to learn more…
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