One of the scariest things a writer can do, besides hit Send, is write the first words of a novel. Sometimes the story flows like warm honey, but other times …
The 12 Days of Christmas — My Book Therapy Style
For me, the Christmas season is enhanced by the music, both contemporary and traditional. Of course, the past few years, I’ve been on deadline, so the holidays are a combination …
Writing Cheat Sheets by Donna K. Rice
My husband and I run a law firm. One practice we’ve implemented is to have well thought out systems in place for our business. Checklists and consistent procedures make …
Get Your Blog Found with Proper Labels & Tags
I get the opportunity to evaluate a lot of blogs, from writers I meet with at conferences to clients. And they all have many of the same questions. One of …
Reality Check: When Your Writing isn’t Measuring Up to Your Expectations
I was talking on the phone with a writer-friend a few weeks ago, encouraging her as she prepared to submit a manuscript to an agent. She gave me a rundown …