I have to talk for a quick minute about balancing your self-publishing to-dos. Everyone is looking for work/life balance and ways to get everything done more effectively. As hard as we might try, we never seem to find the right balance. There are always a hundred other things to do. The list never seems to …
The Kitchen Timer Method A few weeks ago, I finished Talking as Fast as I Can, by Lauren Graham. It was the second book on my TBR list for the month, and let’s just say that I was not disappointed. There were so many interesting things about her writing process and life as an actress, …
The other day, someone asked me what my mornings looked like as a writer who has two little kids at home, and it inspired me to write this short poem. At first, though, I was tempted to say something negative, like unproductive, hectic, and frustrating. Which, on occasion, is entirely true. However, sometimes, it’s wonderful. I …
Talking as Fast as I Can By Lauren Graham Memoir ISBN 9780425285190 “From the star of the much-loved television shows Gilmore Girls and Parenthood and the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Someday, Someday, Maybe comes a collection of candid and hilarious essays.” I have been a huge fan of Gilmore Girls since …
Fliers By Laura Mae Fantasy ISBN 9781980330677 FIGHT AND LOVE WITHOUT FEAR “As descendants of fairies, fliers were an old, forgotten species who appear human but could fly without wings. They lived peacefully amongst humans for several decades until a secret government agency developed new technology that allowed experimentation on fliers and discovered how to …
What is a Beta Reader and Why Do You Need One? As a writer, you might have come across the term ‘beta reader’ in blog posts and on social media. However, you may not know exactly what a beta reader is or what they do. Wikipedia defines a ‘beta reader’ as …
Something along the lines of 90% of the American population wants to write a book, but only 2% of them ever actually get around to it, and even fewer get around to publishing that book. To be a part of that 2%, you have to know you what, why, and how. …
After posting “9 Ways to Get Rid of the Dreaded Writer’s Block,” I was asked to expand on number 8. They asked if I could explain how to make the most of your writing time when the time slot is very limited. How can they make their 20-30 minutes of free time as productive as possible …
” I have several story ideas, but I’m not sure if anyone else will find them interesting. Do you ever let anyone read your stories while in progress? I asked my husband if he wanted to read what I had written, and he said he wanted to wait until it is finished. I’m not sure …
Writer’s block is scary and can even be a debilitating thing, and every writer experiences it from time to time. However, there are ways to get past it and stomp on it like the little bug that it is. You just can’t give up. 1. Determine Why You’re Having Writer’s Block In the First Place …
