“Okay, here it is.” Sally plunked down a thick sheaf of paper, bound by a rubber band. “72,834 words.” “I’m impressed.” I handed her a victory candy cane mocha. “I’m …
Being at the Top of Your Game
Hello Everyone! I just finished a novel. As I write to you from my turret tower, my friend Carrie sitting on the floor with my dog Lola, I gaze out …
Maximizing Your Rewrite
I just finished a rewrite of Once Upon A Prince, releasing April 2013 from Zondervan. Covered nearly 87K words in two weeks. Not my favorite thing to do – tackle …
One Thing Marketing … Writer’s Mission Statement
Welcome to this week’s One Thing Marketing your “One Thing” you can do this week to buildyour platform, connect with readers/reviewers, and garner some exposure for you and your latest …
Ten Common Author Mistakes. #9
Forgetting to weave in the story elements and symbolism. Definition: If you want to use a metaphor, like a world event or a family trait or tradition to show a …