We've been working hard on resolutions, butt-in-chair, at the gym. Let's reward ourselves with some FUN! Share a favorite paragraph of your current WIP (work-in-progress) in the comments. Give us your title and genre, then your paragraph. Feel free comment on others' as well!   Here's Mine: Hand-Me-Down Dreams, a WF with Romantic Elements: Carly's truck […]

Today I'm thinking about the people who inspired me on this writing journey. There are the usual suspects... My mother, who encouraged my constant scribbling. The 6th grade teacher who put my essay up on the wall with a shiny gold star. Countless friends and teachers, in my home writing chapter and online. The founders and […]

Penny C. Sansevieri If you’ve ever thought that the publishing industry is tough to figure out, you’re not alone. In fact, I once had an author tell me that getting into publishing is sort of like building a house without any plans. There’s a lot of information out there, but it can be overwhelming or […]

Susan Spann “Option clauses” or “options,” are a provision in a publishing deal that gives the publishing house a “right of first refusal” on the author’s next work. While this initially sounds like a great idea – most authors want to continue being published – traditional option clauses often contain some traps that authors should […]

Someone I know is going through a personal tragedy that has rocked my insides to the point I can't think about it without bursting into tears. The idea of dealing with something like this paralyzes me. I was talking to a writer friend about it and her response was typically writerish - "Oh my god, […]