by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan Congratulations! A completed first draft is a tremendous accomplishment. Now you’re probably wondering what to do next. I highly recommend celebrating. After I finish a manuscript, I …
Heed the Call and Choose to Hustle
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan One of my favorite parts of the writing journey is connecting with other writers. I love hearing about unique experiences and paths toward publication. Since technology makes …
Who Is the ‘Silas’ in Your Writing Journey?
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins For my Dad’ 94th birthday this year, my siblings all agreed it was beyond time for Dad to have a new recliner. The one he presently enjoys …
The Life Changing Magic of Dictating Your First Draft
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan After almost ten years of writing and completing more than a dozen manuscripts, it has come to my attention that the blinking cursor on a new Word …
3 Ways to Prevent Comparison from Sidelining your Creativity
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan Have you ever wrestled with the realization that a deeply ingrained habit isn’t working for you? After nearly a decade of writing from our kitchen, I’ve decided …