by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb As an indie published author, I have to often wear a publishing company hat and watch market trends, paying attention to how to best reach readers. What I …
How to Write When You Feel Drained Emotionally
Lindsay Harrel, @LindsayHarrel I started off 2019 feeling great. I had taken the month of December off of writing after drafting a book in four months. I’d spent several days filling …
Defining a High Concept Pitch
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt In a previous blog post, I discussed the difference between low concept and high concept stories. For today, we need to remember the three elements of …
7 Things to Remember About Contests
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka The first time I entered a contest, I was certain I was a shoo-in to win. I’d been writing for oh, nine months, but I knew I had …
The Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart A few weeks back, my friend Thomas casually said, “One of the biggest differences between successful people and unsuccessful people is their willingness to have …