Guest post from editor Denise Harmer, who has edited several of my books! You did it. You’ve written that novel. You’ve checked it over at least a gazillion (is that even a word?) times. You’ve made sure each of your plot points is wrapped up nicely, you’ve double-checked your spelling, and you’ve asked your friends for their opinions. Now what do you do with this beauty that you’ve spent so … [Read more...] about How an Editor Can Help Your Writing
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4 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block
You're stuck. Uninspired. You have a deadline. Or perhaps a goal. But the longer you sit in your chair, the slower the words flow. Problem: You need to beat writer's block. Question: What are you going to do about it? Here are 4 Ways to Beat Writer's Block: 1. Get Outside After taking a walk on a sunny afternoon, I sat in a fat Adirondack chair overlooking Moonstone Beach and outlined a … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block
Why Proofreading Matters
When I began working inside an 80-year-old publishing house, I quickly learned two things about proofreading matters: a) a daily cappuccino was my friend, and b) there was a bigger meaning behind two small shelves of books near my office (aka cubicle). Proofreading Matters Those shelves, it turned out, held our latest printed titles, and some of them - okay, many of them - had little yellow … [Read more...] about Why Proofreading Matters
Writer as Traveler: Where Do You Want to Go?
A couple of years ago, we took a magical trip to Italy. We drank macchiatos in Rome, stood awestruck beneath the statue of David, ate fresh "pesce" from the sea in Vernazza, and met long-lost family in the Trento region. If I wasn't inspired to write by the sights, sounds, and aromas of Italy, then I have no business even trying. Know what I mean? Writer as Traveler One afternoon, our … [Read more...] about Writer as Traveler: Where Do You Want to Go?
Indie Author Advice, Inspiration, Success: Welcome!
Hey, friends ~ I took a brief hiatus from the blog that turned out to be, well, not so brief after all. What started with a plan to sell the house and move from one coastal community to another ended up being FOUR moves in less than a year. I know - crazy! Now that we're settled - even if not completely unboxed - I'm back to writing about one of my favorite things in the world (hint, hint): indie … [Read more...] about Indie Author Advice, Inspiration, Success: Welcome!