How Writing Short Fiction Can Enhance Your Novel (and Your Career)
Today’s post is by author Audrey Kalman. Intense arguments occasionally erupt over whether you can be both a great novelist and…
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Ways Writers Can Hack through Distractions
Last week we looked at the “why” of distraction, and how large, looming projects (such as writing a book) can…
Challenges Authors Face in Getting Reviews for Their Books
Today’s guest post is by Sarah Robinson. Let’s get real here. Most authors are shocked to find out how much…
Getting to the Core of Your Distractions
We took a look at distractions a bit in some earlier posts, but I want to dig deeper into this…
Why Identifying Your Reading Audience Age Is Crucial
You’re writing an intense novel about vampires. You’re exploring deep themes of family loyalty and courage. You believe adult readers…
Get in the Habit of Making Time to Write
In this series about productivity, I’ve been talking a lot about excuses and distractions. Many writers complain to me how…
5 Reasons to Consider Using an Omniscient Narrator
Today’s guest post is by Brenda Berg. Take any writing class, and talk to any editor, and he’ll say “never…
Ways to Break Those Habits That Keep You From Writing
We all have bad or counterproductive habits, and sometimes we make excuses for them. “I just can’t stop ___” (Fill…
Blending Genres in Romance: We’re Not in 1980 Anymore
Today’s guest post is by author Elaine Calloway. Ah, the 1980s. That decade filled with leg warmers, big-hair rock bands,…
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