When You Start Writing a Book, Consider Time Eaters
Ever heard of the term “and then there are days?” We’ve all had them, the day where nothing seems to go right and where nothing you planned works out the way you want it to, and you have to start…
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…
Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of a Busy Life
Recently I started a new internship, which means my mornings start about an hour and a half earlier than usual. The other day I spent eight hours at work, went to the gym, had a rehearsal, then a volleyball…
Guest Blogger Shelly (Shellysbees): Writing, Passion and Fanfiction
Hey there. My name is Shelly, more commonly known as ShellysBees on the blogging site tumblr and Twitter. When I was given the opportunity to write a piece for this blog I found myself at an impasse. There were a few…
Guest Post Charles E Wells: Writing and “Typos” and Having F-U-N!
By Charles E Wells I’d like to thank Rebecca Emrich for letting me share my opinions on her blog, but be careful, I have a tricky sense of humor and I’m not afraid to use it. My first question to…
A Writer’s Dance of Emotions
Emotions are key to how a writer is perceived by the readers they desire. Write a fiction book, or any book really, and you will find that the most beloved of characters are the ones whom the readers care about. It’s…
Writing That’s Hot Like an “Inferno”
It has been fun to start exploring the writers we admire and whose stories excite us. Aside from just revisiting our favourite books, it has given us a chance to do the thing we hated (or at least I…
There’s a Reason To Read “Can’t Buy Me Love” and Other Stories
I know two great authors on Twitter. I might spend a bit more time than I should there, but this particular social medium is great for one thing: getting to know your fellow writers. Two such writers are Dan McNeil…