December 18th, 2017
Self-Care for the Newly Launched Author
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Blogging Guests | Writer's Life
You have a new book out in the world. Huzzah! You should definitely be celebrating. Whether this is your tenth book with a Big 6 Publisher, a new book with a smaller house, self-pub, or your very first foray into publishing, you need to celebrate this accomplishment.… Read the post
September 18th, 2017
If You Don’t Ask, The Answer is Always No
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Blogging Guests | Writer's Life
It’s true, the vast majority of us writers are introverts. Interactions with strangers are uncomfortable at best… and when you have to ask for a favor? Fuggedaboudit. But the truth is that writers must also advocate for themselves in various ways if they want to succeed both artistically and commercially.… Read the post
June 19th, 2017
The Art and Craft of Developing Characters
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Blogging Guests | Writing Craft
As an author of historical fiction, my work must—almost by definition—begin with a concept. Am I going to write a gritty saga about the women who flew as combat pilots for Russia in the Second World War (I did and it was great fun)?… Read the post
March 20th, 2017
Tips for When You're Stuck in the Beginning
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Publishing
I just started writing a new book—well, two of them, but that’s a story for another time. Yesterday I sat in front of my screen for hours and ended up with fewer than 600 words to show for it.… Read the post
November 23rd, 2016
5 Tips for Writing in the Season of Good Cheer
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Whether we’re ready for it or not, tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2016 holiday season. Between the end of November and early January there are dozens of celebrations, both religious and secular, and chances are a few of them apply to you.… Read the post
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