Stuck in a writing rut? Heed these words of wisdom from famous authors.
Shifting the way you think about your book goals can help you get to the end more easily.
A simple-sounding “10-5-1” plan can help you finally get started on that nonfiction book you’ve been thinking of writing.
Categories: Selling Your Writing
Tags: book advances, book marketing, getting published, literary agents
As much as the publishing industry has changed throughout the years, one thing is constant: Marketing is vital to a book’s success.
The funny thing is, even during this busy (and productive!) avoidance stage, the writing process is often in motion, like an app working in the background of a smartphone.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: character development, creative writing, revising your writing
If you’re finding that your narrative’s energy is flagging, try pinpointing your protagonist’s defining characteristic. Here’s how that can help your story.
What “Show, Don’t Tell” really means: how to write fiction or memoir that keeps your reader engaged.
Deliver your document to your editor in Word, use Track Changes, and maintain one master document to save time and money.
Categories: Writing & Editing Process
Tags: beta readers, constructive criticism, creative process, revising your writing, writing resources
Is your creative vision on your pages? Here’s how you can find out.
I have three requirements for an off-site writing perch. These nine picks meet all three.