How to Host a Virtual Book Launch
It’s the skill no one wants to learn–how to host a virtual book launch. Ugh. I know; we were all hoping to get back to in-person events by now. Well? Whether you’re able to operate in-person, facing a … Continued
“What If I’m More Creative Than Talented?”
“What if I’m more creative than talented?” That’s what one of my former students asked me recently. I read the message and smiled. If you’re an artist, you’ve felt that pain. My dad tells a story. One … Continued
Tools to Increase Your Author Blog Traffic
You’ve done the work to set up your website: bought a domain, got the design to look just-so, and posted purchase links to your books. But instead of a steady flow of passive income, you got … crickets. “Hello? Testing, … Continued
How to Write (Non-Cliched) Romantic Subplots
First, as a disclaimer, let me say — I don’t read a ton of romances. So let’s get that out of the way from the beginning. The minute the guy is described as muscled, tattooed, and utterly handsome? Snooze. No, … Continued
Is Energy Level Important for Writing?
When we think of writers, we don’t typically envision an elite athlete crouched at the starting line, or a novelist doing pushups between pages. But is energy level important for writing? Can we reach our writing goals more effectively if … Continued
The Free 31 Day Writing Reset
Whether it’s the start of a new year, the end of a hectic season, or a new chapter in your life, there are times when we all need to shake up our routines and refocus. When we have big dreams, … Continued
How to Edit Your NaNoWriMo Novel
After the thrill and huge effort of NaNoWriMo, December can feel a little … confusing. With the busyness of the holidays and finishing up end-of-the-year tasks, your manuscript can easily fall to the end of your to-do list. But whether … Continued
How to Focus on Writing During the Holidays
Does it seem like your only choice is between letting your consistent writing habit fall away or ignoring your family while you hole-up in a far corner of your home to reach your word quota? Is there a third alternative? … Continued
Why It’s Important to Finish NaNoWriMo
You’ve reached the point of NaNoWriMo when the doubts start circling like horseflies: “Why did I think this was a good idea?” “This story is stinkier than that blackened head of cabbage I found at the back of the fridge … Continued
Free Download: NaNoWriMo Weekly Calendar
Use this free NaNoWriMo Weekly Calendar to track your November goals! As October tips past its midpoint, it’s time to gather all our NaNoWriMo tools and set the stage for an incredible November noveling month. While it’s impossible to … Continued