I have been wildly drafting away on the second book in my ongoing fantasy series lately. Although I spent a good portion of this year creating a prequel novella to the series for promotion efforts, and a rough draft of a completely separate project so I can start to...
I hadn’t written much this summer, yet the ache to write had been my constant companion. It hovered in my back as I packed and unpacked boxes and suitcases. It lingered in my legs as I tread water with my kids in the pool. It sat on my shoulders at family gatherings....
Your book is finally out in the world, either in print, ebook format or both. The challenge now is book promotion and getting it in the hands of readers. There are many ways to do this of course, but libraries can offer a few ways to spread the word that are less...
I believe the age-old advice that writing is rewriting. And if publication is the goal, then you must rewrite. Handing over work to a reader for critique, especially to a book editor, brings about a certain level of anxiety. I say anxiety, because no matter how...
With most airlines charging $50 or more round-trip to check a single bag, savvy travelers are packing lighter. But packing light can be a challenge for a busy writer. How do you lug all your essential writing gear and inspiration along when you’re headed out of town?...
Okay writers, pencils down! Just for a minute, step away from your NaNoWriMo novels and control-save that magazine article. We need your help. You’ve seen our list of the best writer resources for 2014, 2015 and 2016. We look forward to continuing the tradition with a...
Editor’s Note: Each year, nearly 500,000 writers all over the world dedicate themselves to completing NaNoWriMo, a month-long sprint to write 50,000 words. This year, author and first-time participant Lou Paduano will document his experience. This is the first...
Question: How many book reviewers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Six. One to change the bulb and another five to offer wildly different comments on how he does it. An unfortunate truism about reviewers of books is that they all have opinions. And you...
Have you ever considered living abroad and teaching English? I quit my job two years ago and moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Writing used to be a small hobby of mine — something I did when I had the chance. Now I work on my writing every day. Here are 4 reasons...
Last spring, I entered my novel into a writing contest on a whim, with my state’s writing association. I felt my odds of winning something seemed decent enough it was worth the $40 entry fee, and at minimum, I’d receive the judges’ feedback, which would be extremely...
