When I published Love at the Fluff and Fold in August 2017, I realized it was the best book I’ve written so far and I entered it into the RWA Rita Awards. When it didn’t final, I was disappointed and took some time to try to process my feelings. In the end, I came to…

Sometimes fear protects us – like when we hear a rattle snake rattling a warning while we’re hiking in the desert, or when we hear a car coming when we’re about to cross the street. Other times it can be a snare for us – like when we fear that agents and editors have more…

Bonnie DePue is an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic riding instructor, and owner and founder of CHUM Therapeutic Riding in Dansville, Michigan, in the United States. As a therapist, Bonnie uses the horse’s movement and environment as a treatment strategy for children and adults with disabilities; as an instructor, she uses the therapeutic nature of horseback riding…

Last week, in Episode 52, I went through the first half of my list of ten things you should know to help you decide if self-publishing is a path you might want to take. Today I’m going through the second half of the list so that you know what questions you need to ask yourself,…

When we work hard on a big project, we tend to be tired when it’s completed. You know what’s the best thing to do when you’re finished? Take a break. Seriously. But how often do we do that? How often do we say, “I want to, but I don’t have time”? On the other hand,…

Author Sarah Sundin just published her tenth historical romance novel set in World War II. Why such a niche period? She’s heard so many stories from family members that the period just seemed right for her. With so many books in the same era, Sarah is known as a WWII author now. It’s become her…

Many people believe that you need to commit to your publishing path before you even fully understand your options. They want you to choose traditional publishing or self-publishing and then learn what is required. I want to help you understand self-publishing so you can think about it and make an informed decision when you’re ready.…

For several mornings in a row, I woke up with the song “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down playing in my head. It’s a good song, I like it, and it’s on my superhero writing playlist. But I have no idea why it was in my head for days. It got me thinking, though. What is…

In addition to teaching writing in the UCLA Extension writing program, Lisa Cron is the author of both Wired for Story and Story Genius. She is an energetic and enthusiastic speaker who will reignite your fire and passion for writing! Lisa says that her first book, Wired for Story, is more of an explanation of…

I love using sticky notes to get and stay organized in my writing. They work great for both fiction and nonfiction! You can use a variety pack and color code your brainstorming or your plotting, or you can use the plain yellow ones. (The plain yellow can be cheaper.) They work great for flat, non-textured…