Discusses the "building work" of writing a book
The House the Author Built
Category: Publishing
A Cover Story
Everybody knows the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” As both a reader and an author, I say, “Yeah, right!” When we browse books whether in a physical store or online, we reach for the ones with a cover that appeals to us. Hence, a lot of time and money is spent on … Continue reading A Cover Story
The Power of Perseverance in Publishing
Shares how persistence pays off and how it led me to my third book deal
The Education of Writing
Discusses whether or not you need a degree to pursue a career in writing and what you should consider when making that decision.
The Hidden Pitfalls of Publishing
Gives the low-down on the long road of getting published and why you need to stay persistent and positive
Watch Your Words…and Count Them While You’re at It?
It's a lot of pressure to meet word count requirements. This post discusses how one can prevent that from impeding his/her writing process.
Scams—The Part of Writing You Don’t See Coming
Shares the scams I've run across while pursuing a career in writing and how to recognize them
Those Tantalizing Twists and Turns
Creating twist and turns readers don't see coming is one of the most fun parts of writing. But can one go too far?
Who Governs your Genre?
Everyone has an opinion on what you should write, but should you let that change your mind?
Rewrite? Say that Again?
Discusses the need to revise your work and what can help you do so.
