by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka What do you do when your writing life doesn’t go as planned? I’m going to let you in on a secret. I might be a Starbucks queen. As …
What to Do When Waiting (On Writing News)
By Emilie Haney, @emhaneyauthor Let’s face it—the publishing industry runs a little slow. This means there are times when we as writers will face the dreaded “waiting” time. What we …
Writer, Do You Ever Feel Irrelevant?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt How would you like to be known as “Mr. Irrelevant”? Brock Purdy, who played college football at Iowa State University, earned that nickname when he was …
Grandparenting Your Book
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin In December, our first grandson was born. Recently we watched him for a day so my son and daughter-in-law could attend a wedding. Afterward, I told my friends, …
Hack Your Brain For More Energy and Focus In Writing
By Kate Angelo, @thekateangelo What if I told you I know a hack that, when applied correctly, makes the hard work of writing a novel easier and more enjoyable? Yes, …