Writing
Do You and Your Editor Have Different Publishing Goals?
Authors and editors frequently have different publishing goals. Most, not all, of these are rooted in their respective roles within the publishing business. Learn when you should listen to your editor and when it’s better to listen…
Pantser Versus Plotter: Which One Are You?
Pantser versus plotter: an unending debate. But what about plantsers? Photo by Saffu on Unsplash. Author’s Note: This is an updated version of an archived post. Because of family commitments this week, I will be reviewing and…
Feeling too frazzled to write? Just write one page
Elaborate daily calendars are unrealistic for parents and caregivers who write. Keep it simple and write one page a day. Continue Reading Feeling too frazzled to write? Just write one page
My essay contest entry was rejected. This is what I did
It was an essay contest I had had my eye on for years—idly, because I’d obviously forgotten all about writing down the deadline—and, like many things of this nature, unfortunately a pay-to-play (we’ll discuss my feelings about…
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Writer anxiety is common; try our 12 best coping tips
It’s no surprise that what's happening in Ukraine has been spiking feelings of fear, sadness, anger, depression, and anxiety among writers and creatives everywhere. Here are 12 tips for managing those fears. Continue Reading Writer anxiety is common;…
It’s tough to be a working mother with sick kids
When women talk about the structural impossibility of winning at both motherhood and career, and when working mothers vent our exasperation at always taking the hits whenever one of our children is sick, this is what we…
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The candy is going to fall: How to handle problems at work
Succeeding as a writer depends on learning to cope and handle problems at work. The daily challengers aren't going anywhere, so waiting for the perfect moment, isn't going to get you very far. Continue Reading The candy…
Make working with the media simpler with these easy tips
Working with the media doesn’t have to leave a bad impression! As a former journalist and editor, I’ve seen all of these situations firsthand. If you have occasion to work with the media–either as an interviewee, or…
Breaking Up Writer’s Block: Thunder and Brainstorm
You won’t build a prominent writing career by yourself. Why would you expect to craft the Great American Novel (or anything else) without help? Continue Reading Breaking Up Writer’s Block: Thunder and Brainstorm
Why Don’t More Literary Agents Take Multiple Queries?
My sympathies lie with the literary agents and editors who must routinely contend with general douchebaggery and entitlement disguised as “artistic personalities.” Yet for the thousands, if not millions, of writers aiming to publish, and publish professionally,…
