Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Cole, here! 👋 Let me introduce my friend, M. Lynne Squires. Not only is she a gifted writer (Pushcart nominee, HELLO?!) I think she has a superpower when it comes to staying organized and setting up systems that work. So … Continued
Shake Up Your Writing Routine
Hi, there! Hope you enjoy this essay by my friend, Sarah Blizzard, as much as I have! Grab a coffee (or juice) and find out how she recommends you shake up your writing routine. 💕Cole … Continued
More Tips for a Virtual Book Launch
We’ve been talking about ways to host a virtual book launch! (CLICK HERE to read part one!) I know, you never wanted to be someone who uses the words “virtual” and “book” in the same breath, but here we … Continued
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