My dream of publishing a full-length novel is a dream that’s still sitting somewhere off in the future, waiting for me to finally attain it. I find it so much easier to sit down and write a short blog multiple times a week than to really dive into the multi-year task of writing a full book. I know that creative writing can be a different process for every writer, but I also recognize the value of learning from authors that have been successful in the past. So today I’m going to take some time to share a few of the lessons from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.
Five Self Publishing Tips
The Internet has truly revolutionized the publishing world. We have more avenues to share our thoughts, ideas, and innovations with hundreds, thousands, and even millions of people than ever before. If you have a working manuscript or you’ve been sitting on a completed one for some time, this post will cover five self publishing tips … Read more
Five Organization Tips for Bloggers
Blogging has been a great way for me to make some side money. And for almost two years after graduate school, it was actually my sole source of income. This, however, required taking on a hefty number of articles per month and I quickly found myself in need of a system to keep things in … Read more
Three Historical Fiction Books for Teens
I’m going to start this post with a grain (or two) of salt. I am not a parent. And while I dream of being one in the future, it’s impossible for me to put myself in any parent’s shoes. All I can think about, for the time being, is how I will raise my children … Read more
A Slaughterhouse Five Summary
My father recommended this book to me some time ago and I had started it but quickly fizzled out. It had actually been serving as a placeholder for a light in the window sill for quite some time before I finally picked it up again recently. Then, I went on a 6-day backpacking trip and … Read more
Common Website Mistakes for Writers to Avoid
A quality website is a crucial aspect of any online business in the digital age. It will help you gain credibility in your niche and help more prospective customers find you and the amazing products or services that you offer. As writers, our sites give us a great way to display our best work to … Read more
True North Book Review
Roger Rooney’s bio describes him as a public servant turned comedian turned author. He served as the Senior Researcher for a time for the Refugee Review Tribunal, where he sat on the China and South-East Asia desk. What is clear in reading his first book is that he spent years researching the background of the … Read more