How to Write a Book: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Steps (Part 3)
Part 9. Eliminate distractions to stay focused by Jerry Jenkins Are you as easily distracted as I am? Have you found yourself writing a sentence and then checking your email?…
Business of Writing
Bobbie’s Bill of Writes # 4 in a series: A WRITING PLACE
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…
How to Write a Book: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Steps (Part 2)
4. Settle on your BIG idea by Jerry Jenkins To be book-worthy, your idea has to be killer. You need to write something about which you’re passionate—something that gets you…
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…
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,…