by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson The writing life isn’t an easy one. It’s one filled with joy, but also has its painful side. With any lifestyle that requires the courage to follow …
Time to Write—The Gift You Give Yourself
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson Most writers I know are part of a conflicted group. We’re driven to write—spending time composing poetry, writing books, researching articles. We doodle titles, character names, and …
Be Ready for the Holidays By Making Social Media Plans Now
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson I know November is just starting, but December will be here before you know it, with Christmas right on its heels. It only takes a little advance …
The Love/Hate Relationship Between Writers and Word Count
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson As working writers, our lives sometimes seem governed by word count. We use these numbers to set goals, define projects and sometimes even determine our victories. But …