#1 Way to Keep Your New Year’s Writing Resolution

Let me guess: you had great dreams for your writing life this year. Maybe you wanted to finally finish your novel. Or you planned to write that ebook on how to succeed in business. Or you dreamed about pouring your heart out in a memoir.But it didn't happen.I am sure you have a lot of…

Continue Reading#1 Way to Keep Your New Year’s Writing Resolution

Holiday Book Goals

Every year, I take my old copy of What Child Is This? by Caroline B. Cooney (yes, it is by the woman who wrote the milk cartoon books...seriously, let me know if you are also a fan). I even have an appointed date for when I open the familiar blue and white cover: Christmas Eve.I am…

Continue ReadingHoliday Book Goals

EPISODE #9: THE TEA AND TEQUILA SHOW–BATTLING INSECURITY

In today's episode, we discuss what to do when you feel insecure about your writing. In particular, we breakdown the feeling of never measuring up after reading a book by a beloved author/ How do you deal with your insecurities? Tell me in the comments below!

Continue ReadingEPISODE #9: THE TEA AND TEQUILA SHOW–BATTLING INSECURITY

What To Do When A Critique Makes You Feel Like Charlie Brown

We have all been there.You send your critique to someone, and, like Ralphie from A Christmas Story, you imagine the person exclaiming in delight over your book. You imagine them dismissing all other manuscripts as trash and declares yours a shining example of literature.Then you get it back.It is covered in red from track changes.…

Continue ReadingWhat To Do When A Critique Makes You Feel Like Charlie Brown