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A few days ago, I got an email from a reader and thought, “Wow–she needs to talk with my friend, Sarah!” I started to connect them, then realized we all could benefit from hearing Sarah’s behind-the-scenes account of her author’s … Continued
Nervous when it comes to figuring out how to plan a book signing? Answer this: Is it harder to write a book or host a book event? Way harder to write the book, right? So don’t freak out … Continued
Sometimes I blog for published authors. Sometimes, for those who’re sitting on a finished manuscript and scared witless about the next steps. And sometimes I blog for you–the one who just wants to know how to start writing a book. … Continued
Frequently, I hear from writers who feel miserable. “I know I want to write, but I don’t know what.” Or, “I want to be an author but I’m not sure how to start!” Honestly, is there any writer who hasn’t … Continued
Have you seen the statistics? How many adults in the US report not reading a single book last year? :::Go ahead, guess. I’ll wait right here.::: It’s 27%. Over a quarter of Americans say they didn’t read even one book, … Continued
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Do you want to grow as a writer? I hope so, because we all should. Heck, think about how different the world would be if all human beings were focused on growth instead of comparison. Let’s be honest: … Continued
It’s the writer’s enemy, the thief of pages. It can derail the most dedicated, and sneak up on even seasoned writers. Its mere mention can send shudders of shame and loathing through the creative heart. But we need to talk … Continued
Want free access to the Writer’s Resource Library, filled with tools to help you launch your writing dream? Sign up for my newsletter and get instant access here. Here’s the big, scary truth no writer wants to … Continued
Writing staycation? I have a romantic daydream that I like to revisit. In it, I’ve rented/borrowed a small cabin on a high Appalachian ridge. The only traffic is the mail carrier, who comes at two o’clock each day, and … Continued