by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay We often think of fall as quintessential reading time — cozy fire, cup of tea or a glass of wine, and that delectable book you want to savor …
Disgruntled Readers and the Peaceful Writer
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell After reading three chapters, I put the book away. And there the novel sits. And as what we call progress marches on, the book does not …
3 Rs of Attending a Writer’s Retreat
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Last month, I attended a work/brainstorming retreat with my mastermind group. Six of us gathered to brainstorm books, career goals, marketing plans, and to spend quality …
Wait: How to Keep a Healthy Mindset When Waiting
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka I’ve worked toward publication for over ten years. TEN. YEARS. I jumped into this writing adventure certain I’d be published within a year or two. Walking this long …
How to Turn Down the Dial on Your Inner Critic
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites When it comes to the mental game of writing, I’m most certainly my worst critic. I think a lot of writers can relate to that. The uncertainty. …