A natural concern for authors is the fear of having their work stolen. It's the source of much-asked questions at writing conferences and online: Do you need to copyright your work immediately? Does putting the symbol on your work yourself count? Are you in danger of...
Writing Life (Finding Time, Writing Groups, Getting Organized, Etc.)
Organizations That Help Writers
Just a short post today with some resources you may find helpful in your search for critique partners, advice from writers further along the career path, or people who might review your book when it's published. Writing organizations are a great way to network, find...
Traditional or Self-Publishing?
It All Depends on You! by Kate Willoughby and Angela Eschler You just wrote “The End” on that last page and you’re ready to heave a well-deserved sigh of relief. But just as you’re ready to fill your lungs with the sweet breath of accomplishment, you’re sucker punched...
Editor’s Nightstand: Recipes for Success
“An anesthesiologist has to do only one thing well: Put the patient under without killing him. But she has to know about five hundred things to do it successfully. It is the same with the writer.” —Larry Brooks, Story Physics A writer only has to do a few things well...
Editor’s Nightstand: Recipes for Success
“An anesthesiologist has to do only one thing well: Put the patient under without killing him. But she has to know about five hundred things to do it successfully. It is the same with the writer.” —Larry Brooks, Story Physics A writer only has to do a few things well...
Outwitting the Clock: Time for NaNoWriMo & Writing
Time Strategies for NaNoWriMo— A Group Deadline That Could Change Your Writing Life by Sabine Berlin November. The Thankful Month. It’s coming up, and as I compile my list of everything for which I’m thankful (yes, both chocolate and indoor plumbing make the list), I...
Writing Conferences: The List
Many of these conferences may have online options for attendance. We promised to talk about writing conferences and here it is. Typically a really professional conference has a good ROI for indie and traditionally published authors. The information feast and...