by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson As writers, we’re warned early on to avoid the trap of comparison. Each of us has a different path to success—and a different path to publication. These …
Simple Steps to Help Us Avoid Facebook Scams
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson Social media is big business these days. And like anything that involves large amounts of money, there are lots of unscrupulous people trying to cash in. While …
Why & How to Step Out of Your Writing Comfort Zone
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson Why & How to Step Out of Your Writing Comfort Zone As a whole, writers consistently struggle with self-confidence. Part of that comes, I believe, from working …
Rekindle the Romance of #Writing with These 8 Tips
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson Between deadlines, edits, and rejections it’s easy to fall out of love with our writing. It can get so bad that we begin to dread sitting down …
Every Writer Should Make These 12 Promises to Themselves
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson The writing life isn’t an easy one. It’s one filled with joy, but also has its painful side. With any lifestyle that requires the courage to follow …