If you’re making writing career mistakes, I want to spare you some of the years I lost. Picture this: Years of your life wasted, stuck in your first book, completely invisible to readers. And why? Because you ignored four simple pieces of advice. I know because I ignored them, andContinue Reading
How great writers improve—do they really need to, or do they just have the talent to begin with? When you sit down to write and it’s just not working, do you secretly worry that maybe you just don’t have it? That natural-born genius that the great writers seem to have?Continue Reading
When you’re struggling to write, try this simple shift. Have you ever thought to yourself, This whole writing life is just way more complicated than I thought it was going to be. Not only is there learning how to write a good story, novel, or poem, but then there’s theContinue Reading
Is writing worth it? If you’ve been working on your book for a long time, or maybe you’ve written and published several books already, you’re probably starting to wonder if all the time and effort you’re putting into this thing called the writing life is actually worth it. Most ofContinue Reading
Would you decide to be a writer again if you knew the truth about the writing life? Every writer thinks they know what they’re signing up for—passion, purpose, and maybe a little fame if the universe is feeling kind. You picture yourself sipping your favorite cup of coffee while yourContinue Reading
Welcome to the Writing and Wellness annual “writing quotes” round-up! Below you’ll find the best quotes from the authors featured on the site this year. It’s hard to believe, but this is the tenth year I’ve put these together. They’ve all been popular posts and I love how they captureContinue Reading
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your writing life? It’s a common feeling for most of us. I’ve found a way of thinking about it, though, that has proven helpful. Turns out, it’s all about managing the eggs in your baskets! The Writing Life Balancing Act: Juggling Eggs I grew upContinue Reading
The emotional roller coaster of writing—have you experienced it? Most likely, your answer is “yes,” as it’s a rare writer who hasn’t. Sometimes, writing is an amazing high. The story is going so well that you write furiously for hours without noticing the passing of time. Your email inbox isContinue 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
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
Welcome to the Writing and Wellness annual “writing quotes” round-up! Below you’ll find the best quotes from the authors featured on the site this year. This is the ninth year I’ve put these together. They’ve all been popular posts and I love how they capture certain overarching themes in theContinue Reading