by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart As the old adage goes, we don’t know what we don’t know. Or put another way, we often make assumptions because of our lack of …
6 Ways to Engage Readers
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I’m always looking for ways to engage readers and recently found a few to share with you. A writer friend shared in an interview that she had …
How Do You Handle Reviews: Tips From a Waitress
by Becca Kinzer, @BeccaKinzer One summer, many years ago, I waitressed at a restaurant on the edge of my hometown. It mostly catered to elderly citizens and buffet lovers, but I got …
Eat Your Peas: The Distasteful Side of Writing
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I was a junior in high school and my mom still made me eat my peas. Sure, I was a pretty good kid, but this one …
Community Over Competition: When to Ask For Help
By Emilie Haney, @emhaneyauthor You’ve probably heard that writing is a solitary pastime. It typically looks like a person sitting at their computer pouring their heart onto the digital page. …