5 First draft tips that make revising easier
Editing a novel is painful, but there are a few things you can do when writing your first draft that will make the second and subsequent drafts easier. Future you will thank past…
How to deal with envy
Envy is one of the most horrible emotions and we've all felt it. It's the force that needles you in the heart when someone else gets your desire. It's the thing that sours…
How to get a million things done
There's a difference between being productive and pushing yourself towards a breakdown. Here are some tricks to get a lot done without burning out.
Is self publishing a bad idea?
Can you make money from self publishing? Is it a valid method for real authors? Will my friends ever respect me? Here are all the pros and cons.
The top 5 things newbie writers can do to improve
Guest post by Nerine Dorman
Why some readers hate fantasy (and how to make them love yours)
Most people who claim to hate fantasy don't actually hate the genre, they hate stories that are told badly. The thing is that fantasy is far more susceptible to a lot of writing…
Should I self publish my book or go traditional?
There is no one true way. How you choose to publish depends on your own personality and goals. Here's some info to help you decide.
Guest post: How to write a blurb for your novel
I asked Milan from The Blurb Butterfly to share some insight on how to write the best book blurb for your novel. Here’s what she had to say. As writers we have no problem describing…
How to write a novel in Microsoft Word
My trilogy is currently sitting at 316,078 words, which amounts to 732 Microsoft Word pages. It’s all in a single doc. A few people I've chatted to seem to think that you need…
How I beat procrastination
I mean "beat" in the present tense, of course. Because beating procrastination is an ongoing battle. For someone prone to procrastination, there's no such thing as winning. You're pretty much working against your…
