19 Reasons Not To Write
I recently wrote a post offering 23 reasons why you should write. There are plenty of good reasons to take up writing, either as a hobby or a profession. Well,… Read more »
Category: Writing Tips & Career Advice
23 Reasons to Write
We all have our reasons for writing, but a surprisingly large number of us have probably never articulated them to ourselves. Being a writer isn’t quite like growing up wanting… Read more »
What to Do Instead of Writing for Content Mills
In response to my piece on shunning the content mills, someone asked this question: “Well, what do I do to break in if I don’t write for those places?” This… Read more »
You Have to Make the Good Stuff Happen
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon: It’s only the bad stuff that happens to you without effort. (In most cases; there are exceptions.) On the other hand,… Read more »
Don’t All Writers Tell Themselves Bedtime Stories?
Apparently, I’m weird. Not that this is news, but a writer friend has confirmed it. Over our weekly lunch, she mentioned that she was having trouble falling asleep at night… Read more »
6 Lies I Tell Myself During the Submission Process
Now that I’ve got another novel out on submission to agents and editors, I’m back to chuckling at the lies I keep telling myself. I find it funny because I… Read more »
15 Tips for Book Titles
Titling a book is a tricky thing. There are many considerations. You want it to be catchy but meaningful. You don’t want the same title that a thousand others have… Read more »
The Three Rules For Writing A Novel
Well, I don’t have a reading list/library haul for this week. I’ve been battling deadlines and other life events this week and haven’t had a chance to do much reading…. Read more »
Stop Putting Off the Good Stuff
Sometimes, I am a ridiculous human being. One of the things that I struggle with the most is putting the “good stuff” off until later. I behave like this with… Read more »
16 Misconceptions About Writing From Home
I meet many people who tell me that they want to chuck the corporate grind and become a work-at-home writer. Maybe they want to freelance for magazines, be a novelist,… Read more »