Do you sometimes feel, when you’re putting words on paper, that there’s someone else in the room? Well it’s Halloween season, so that may have something to do with it, but then again, writers are notorious for feeling sort of…well, haunted. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote the Sherlock HolmesContinue Reading
If you were to write a story about a writer’s worst nightmare, what would it be like? You’ve probably already imagined it. When you were slaving away on your novel, worried that you’d never find a publisher, you thought of it then: What will happen if this story never seesContinue Reading
Writers are under enough pressure without adding to it. But add to it we do. This book has to be perfect. I have to reach my daily word quota no matter what. I need to write faster and produce more books per year. This book needs to sell well orContinue Reading
by Carol Pratt Bradley I have three published historical novels sitting on my bookshelf, another manuscript completed and another begun, with ideas for several more. Interestingly, I find that at this stage of being a writer, many of the feelings that I had before becoming a published author still exist.Continue Reading
Writer envy. You don’t want to feel it. You’re happy for that other author. You know you are. Yet you can’t help that little twinge that pinches your heart. You want to deny it, but you can’t. And it feels lousy. Envy is an uncomfortable emotion to begin with, andContinue Reading
If you feel like your limitations are stopping you from reaching your goals, I invite you to meet Alexis Bingham of Colorado, also known as “Lexi.” I met her at this year’s Mesa County Fair in Grand Junction. I was there to cheer on the 4-H students who had boughtContinue Reading
What do you struggle with as a writer? When I asked myself that question, my immediate answer was “marketing.” I’m sure a lot of authors would agree with me. I enjoy certain things I do that are considered marketing—like staying active on social media, maintaining a robust blog and newsletter,Continue Reading
Is it possible to write when you’re a caregiver? When a loved one becomes ill, it can seem like everything else in life stops. You still have to work and pay the bills, but the overwhelming concern is for your loved one’s well being, and during a long-term, serious illness,Continue Reading
by Laura Libricz When we set off on our creative path, do we freely skip through the flowers, hone our craft, sell lots of the finished product and retire early? It’s all about living the dream, right? For some, that may be the case. For others, like the most ofContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ If you’re in a room with a group of writers, you don’t have to go far to find one that’s stressed out. We have a lot of reasons to stress! Launching a book, reviewing edits or critiques, conducting a book signing, or waiting for word fromContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Could you have dyslexia and not even know it? It’s possible. Maybe you’ve struggled with reading much of your life, but you’ve hid it from family and friends. Maybe you have wonderful stories in your head, but writing them down is challenging. Dyslexia is a learningContinue Reading
Are you a discouraged writer right now? Did you get a rejection or bad review and feel like you didn’t know what you were doing? Have you thought about quitting writing because you aren’t getting the results you hoped for? Or have you been in the middle of your novel,Continue Reading