writing process
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
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;…
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…
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,…
Why This Millennial Writer Struggles With Queries
A millennial writer’s true nemesis, you understand, is not crass commercialism or an uneducated public or even a literary archrival. No, it’s that danged refresh button. Continue Reading Why This Millennial Writer Struggles With Queries
