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Author’s Corner: Break Big Writing Projects into Manageable Steps

May 4, 2026

This article originally appeared in Mensana, the newsletter of the North East Florida Chapter of Mensa. Reprinted with permission. Just thinking about writing books, novellas, or long articles can be…

Author’s Corner: Write Prolifically

March 29, 2026

Last month, we looked at why you might want to write prolifically and how to start thinking about time management. Having multiple projects going simultaneously keeps your writing and creative…

Author’s Corner – Becoming a Prolific Writer

March 2, 2026

by Ed Mickolus As promised, this month we’ll look at techniques you can use to be(come) a prolific writer. Let’s get back to you again. Write down: What you write…

Author’s Corner by Ed Mickolus

January 2, 2026

by Ed Mickolus As promised, this month we’ll look at techniques you can use to be(come) a prolific writer. Let’s get back to you again. Write down: • What you…

Author’s Corner -Where Do Ideas Come From?

September 30, 2025

by Ed Mickolus Authors working in any genre are inevitably faced with the dreaded question, “Where Do You Get Your Ideas?” In many cases, “I don’t know, they just come…

Author’s Corner – Doing It Together by Ed Mickolus

September 1, 2025

Sometimes you have a great idea for a book, but you know that you’re not the right writer to bring it to fruition, due to limitations of, say, your skill…

Author’s Corner: Managing Marketing Departments – Dusting Your Dust Jacket

August 1, 2025

by Ed Mickolus You put together your first book. You polished it through a dozen drafts, shared it with colleagues and experts, researched the market, obtained representation, shepherded it through…

Read Widely, but Also in Your Field

July 2, 2025

by Ed Mickolus Different perspectives on problem-solving can assist you in looking at an issue differently, and adapting those insights into your solutions. It’s also important to keep up…

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