by CJ Myerly, @mdippedinink I’m a mom, introvert, and author, and the idea of attending conference both thrilled me and terrified me. As my first conference approached, I was a basket …
Making the Most of Your Writing Block
by CJ Myerly, @mdippedinink As a mom of young children, my life is hectic. However, I know all authors struggle with a busy schedule, no matter what season of life you’re …
Tis the Season to Be Busy
by CJ Meyerly, @mdippedinink Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and in many ways that ushers in the most stressful time of the year. We may have the best intentions, but the baking, the …
Silencing the Inner Editor
by CJ Meyerly, @mdippedinink When I wrote my first novel in 2015, the words flew from my fingertips, filling up the screen. Writer’s block didn’t come. No editor’s voice filled my …
Lessons from Writing a Fast Draft
by CJ Meyerly, @mdippedinink I’ve spent August fast-drafting my novel, writing on average between three to four thousand words a day. I decided to fast-draft for the first time because I …