The Art of Songwriting
What every writer can learn from a songwriter’s process It’s interesting that no matter how much our blog tries to be broad in its scope and appeal, we inevitably end up catering much of our commentary and advice to novelists.…
Creativity, Writers, and the Stress of Success
Creativity is a lot like money for us writers: It doesn’t grow on trees… but we sure as heck wish it did! Some of this month we wanted to dedicate to the creative process and how to turn your creative…
Checklist For Successful Self-Publishing
Publishing a book is simple: If it mean sending a manuscript to potential literary agents or publishers who might pick up your book, and sell it to readers. Success in publishing a book, however; is an entirely different matter- the…
What Do You Read– And Write About?
Sometimes, there are days when you wonder: what am I reading, and how does it affect my writing? After all, you are a writer, and you look to other writers as an inspiration to improve, or build upon your writing. …
What Does Publishing a Book Mean To You (In Five Pictures and Words)?
What does publishing a book mean to you, are you aiming to make money and learn to improve your writing as you go? Are you doing all you can to have your book published or are you simply going the…
Write This Book
I think the hardest part about being a writer is getting back to writing, especially if you have just published a book. I am thinking of joining a writing class. A creative writing course will improve not only my writing but my focus. I…
Writing Courses
I asked this once of myself but I will throw this out to others: would you take a writing course either online or offline? I wonder sometimes if it will improve my writing, or if it will make me not…
Should You Enroll in a Writing Course?
Since we would all enjoy improving our writing, this question can be an issue. That issue it presents is, of course, time. Let’s quickly pull a “to do” list out of thin air. 1) Work on our manuscript. Or work…
