Bobbie’s Bill of Writes #3 in a series TIME ALONE
by Bobbie Christmas I devoted an entire chapter to my Bill of Writes for writers in my seven-award-winning book on creative writing titled Write In Style: How to Use Your…
Business of Writing
How to Write a Book: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Steps
by Jerry Jenkins (Serialized) Part One: Before You Begin You’ll never regret—in fact, you’ll thank yourself later for—investing the time necessary to prepare for such a monumental task. You wouldn’t…
Clearing the Clutter
by Barbara Florio Graham As a busy writer, consultant, and mentor, my office is cluttered with files. I’m often dealing with many different clients at the same time, and I’m…
Bobbie’s Bill of Writes
by Bobbie Christmas When I speak to writers, at times I sense their angst. Some feel embarrassed to admit they are writers, as if being a writer were a disease…
I Don't Know Art but I Know I Like Vintage Purses How This Writer Became a Museum Curator
by Wendy Dager The imaginary handwriting was on the virtual wall. Or more precisely, the end of days for traditional newspapers began as soon as social media became the preferred…
How to Pick the Right Editor
by Bobbi Christmas Every book should be edited, but well-qualified book editors don’t come cheap, the process takes weeks, and many editors require payment in advance. We’ve probably all heard…
You May Not Need an Agent
by Barbara Florio Graham Most authors dream about having an agent who will find a top publisher, negotiate a terrific contract, and provide guidance through a successful career. Agents, unfortunately,…
Starting From Scratch as a Writer
by Ruth Hill There are several growth stages in being a writer. Secretly, writers can write anything they want, but then, what to do with it? If the writing is…
Email Efficiency and Safety
by Barbara Florio Graham A friend and I were reminiscing recently about the early days of email. We were members of a writing group who joined one of the earliest…
Six Truths About Anthologies
by Barbara Florio Graham I’m using the term “anthology” to cover all kinds of books you may contribute to, but you aren’t the primary writer or co-writer. There are a…