If you’re struggling with self-doubt and fear, romance writer Stephanie Fowers can help. She’s been there and has discovered some great coping techniques! by Stephanie Fowers What are my doubts right now? What are my fears? These are the questions I ask myself when I feel the self-doubt creeping upContinue Reading
Are you taking advantage of author interviews to build your platform? If you’re not, you should! Many show hosts are looking for guests just like you. Whenever you take part in an interview, you increase your odds of attracting new readers to your platform. Plus, you can use the linksContinue Reading
As an author, one of the things you may be expected to do is an author reading. This is where a group of people gather to hear you (and perhaps some other authors) read from your work. It’s your chance to connect with new readers who may go on toContinue Reading
I remember when I published my first novel. It was the culmination of much hard work and so many dreams. I love Ann’s story, here, about how she found her way to her first publication. If you want to be inspired, read on! by Ann Bancroft I started writing inContinue Reading
Whether you’re piecing together your debut novel, crafting poignant poetry, or just searching for the spark to ignite your writing passion, the right writing retreats can make all the difference. Imagine a place where your daily distractions are swapped for serene landscapes, inspiring workshops, and the camaraderie of fellow writers.Continue Reading
I’ve been thinking lately about a topic that often comes up in discussion among writers: enjoying the writing process without getting too caught up in the outcomes. We all know how easy it is to get fixated on things like reviews, bestseller lists, or contest wins. They’re like siren songsContinue Reading
What do you think of your writing? Ask yourself this one day and you’ll get one answer. On another day, your answer will probably be different. A few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure about my writing. I felt uneasy, like I was standing on shaky ground. I didn’t know whetherContinue Reading
Romance and fantasy author Stephanie Fowers shares her solutions for writing in solitude—isolation, boredom, and plot issues! I’m very social and so the isolation kills me. And of course, without the proper support, the self-doubt and anxiety goes up. I think that’s why I’d let myself get so distracted withContinue Reading
If you’ve thought of moving from traditional publishing to self-publishing, read Diane’s story. by Diane Bator I found my previous publisher through an agent I was introduced to by one of the agent’s readers. We happened to be in a critique group together and I asked her to read myContinue Reading
Do you want to write for Medium? Maybe even make some money doing it? Pull up a chair and listen closely. My first goal when I started writing on this platform was to gain 100 followers. I accomplished that in a little over 30 days. Then I forgot about tryingContinue Reading
When did you last update your author platform? Is it still eye-catching and interesting? Wherever you are on your writing journey—new writer, experienced writer, veteran writer—you need an author platform. It’s not something you can just do once and be done with it, however. It’s something that needs to beContinue Reading
Author and musician Gregory Duncan shares his journey from trauma to authorship, including the ups and downs on the way. Writing can seem like having an illness. The writer carries around something that mainly they are trying to get rid of, like a bad cough that won’t go away. IfContinue Reading