Stop Procrastinating and Write Your Book

As a wife and mom, I've spent the past many years putting others ahead of myself. Kids, of course, always take top priority especially when they're young and depending on mom for everything. Siblings, parents, spouses, and friends - these are people who are important in our lives and who depend on us. There will … Continue reading Stop Procrastinating and Write Your Book

Make a Difference in the Writing Community

Most authors at one time or another have dreamed of taking the writing world by storm with a breakout bestselling novel. I'm sure most of us still harbor hope this will happen. Regardless of sales or monetary success, we can still make a difference in the writing community. Whether you're published or still writing your first novel, you … Continue reading Make a Difference in the Writing Community

IWSG: Writing Through the Rough Times

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for Insecure Writer's Support Group members to share their monthly posts. If you'd like to learn more (or join) IWSG, please visit the following link: http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html Be sure to visit Alex J Cavanaugh (the fearless leader of the IWSG) and his IWSG cohosts, Donna Hole, Lisa Buie-Collard, S.L. Hennessy, … Continue reading IWSG: Writing Through the Rough Times

Editors: It Takes One to Know One

Editors. We all need one. Or do we? I know a few authors who successfully self-edit, but for the most part, authors rely on editors to perfect their books prior to publication. But how do authors find the right editor for their book? Some rely on references from friends. Others carefully review samples of the … Continue reading Editors: It Takes One to Know One

Authors Anonymous

I first became aware of the movie, Authors Anonymous, after reading a blog post by author, E.B. Black. (You can read her post HERE.) After reading her review of the movie, I immediately watched the trailer: And then I watched the whole movie on Netflix. If you watched the movie trailer, you've probably figured out … Continue reading Authors Anonymous