Tasha Seegmiller When we have clarity with our writing, we know where we are going, whether that is genre or the project. Having clarity in our writing is like going on a hike — there may still be some unexpected things, but there is path, and we know where the path will lead. Variety in […]

Penny Sansevieri By now most authors know the importance of choosing great keywords on Amazon, but Amazon’s categories are equally important. Choosing the right categories can boost your exposure. And exposure drives book sales. So, while it’s good to spend a lot of time focusing on keywords, you should also focus on finding narrow categories on Amazon. […]

Christina Delay I recently finaled in the Kiss of Death’s Daphne du Maurier contest in the Mainstream category. I’ve gotta be honest, it’s been a while since I had a win. It felt good. It FEELS good. Real good. I’ve wanted to final in this contest for years, so yes, when I got the news, […]

This is a true story:  I looked out my window this morning, as I always do while drinking my breakfast protein shake. In the heavier than usual wind, the prayer flags flapped loudly. Through the narrow gaps of brightly-colored material I saw a profusion of blooming tropical flowers. Behind them, a mermaid sat on her […]

I'm ready for more first page submissions! Just copy and paste your first page into the body of an email, and send it to: La********@*************ks.com I can't promise to use yours - I'm choosing them mostly for what lessons they can teach. But please, submit! I thought it would be fun this month to show […]