Should I Use a Pen Name?
October 14, 2021 · Lynette Padwa
Whether or not to use a pseudonym is often a personal decision — although legal and safety issues can also come into play. Which of these reasons most resonates with why you’re considering a pen name?
Categories: Selling Your Writing
Tags: author platform
Can I Afford to Take This Writing Assignment? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Do
June 28, 2021 · Tricia Nelson
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that tomorrow is never guaranteed and time is a stone-cold thief. So, why squander it on an unworthy writing gig?
Categories: Selling Your Writing
Tags: freelance writing, professional writing, writer's market
Elevate Your Book With a Sensitivity Read
June 2, 2021 · Antoinette Scully
Sensitivity readers can give you a clear understanding of whether your writing perpetuates oppressive beliefs toward marginalized people.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: character development, constructive criticism, revising your writing, types of editors
3 Ways to Combat Writer’s Block (No Weapons Needed!)
April 30, 2021 · Lesley Hyatt
Writer’s block is normal. To conquer it, you can use these tools, recommended by a professional writing coach.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: creative process, writer's block
How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?
March 5, 2021 · Laura Golden Bellotti
Does it take a few months? A year? Many years? Your mileage may vary, but here are some real-life examples to help you estimate.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: creative process
Keeping Up With Writing and Publishing During COVID
January 29, 2021 · Sharon Goldinger
Bone up on publishing basics, from the author platform to deciding between self-publishing and traditional publishing.
Categories: Selling Your Writing
Tags: author platform
6 Reasons Why You Should Write Your Book in Microsoft Word
December 8, 2020 · Kate Zentall
If you’re paying for professional editing, why wouldn’t you want your editor to use the most powerful tool?
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: creative process, technology for writers
Preface, Foreword, Introduction, or Author’s Note?
September 25, 2020 · Lynette Padwa
What’s the difference between these different front-matter sections? Here’s the lowdown.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: front matter, self-publishing
How to Begin Your Novel — and Why Beginnings Are Important
August 18, 2020 · Barbara DeSantis
The beginning of a story is crucial. It can make the difference in gaining the attention of a prospective agent, acquisitions editor, and ultimately the reader. So, how do you start? Here are some suggestions to help you find your beginning.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: creative writing, fiction writing, revising your writing
5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
August 5, 2020 · Deborah A. Lott, MFA
Trauma creates chaos, while writing brings new order: imposing a beginning, middle, and an end. Here are some key suggestions for how to approach writing a memoir about trauma.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: character development, memoir, memoir writing, nonfiction writing
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