PREMIUM ARTICLE - Being able to write a book doesn't make you an author--being able to EDIT a book does. Editing: How Amateurs Become Professionals - Part 1 I’ve been saying for a while now that it isn’t your ability to write a book that makes you a professional...
Do It Again. Write Another Book. Have you finished a manuscript or other piece of writing? Great! Now do it again. And again. And again. Have you finished a manuscript? Congratulations! That’s is SO exciting—the kind that deserves some ice cream and/or chocolate…or if...
Defining Your Author Identity: The Key to Authentic Marketing One of the things that’s consistently surprised me is that when I ask authors, “Why do you write what you write?” most authors seem to have no idea. One of the things that’s consistently surprised me is...
What Publishers Wish New Authors Knew If you’re submitting to a publisher, here are some things to keep in mind about yourself, your approach, and your goals, that they wish all authors knew. Are you hoping to land a contract with a traditional publishing house?...
The Intuitive Writer We’ve all heard about “plotters vs. pantsers,” but what about those of us who just can’t seem to integrate any of these writing systems everyone teaches? This class instead breaks us down into “logical vs. intuitive” writers…the only class you’ll...
