Editor's Note: This post was written by the amazing Ashley Williams. She is an expert on pitching yourself to podcasts, blogs, you name it. She has kindly taken time out of her busy schedule running an amazing podcast to share her pitching secrets. Here you are writing your book. You're finally taking your collection of stories,…
So you have been thinking about hiring an editor, but you are on the fence. Here are 13 reasons why you should hop on the side of hiring one.1. You are sick of asking your friends and family to look at your writing.2. You are really sick of asking your friends and family why the…
You know the voice.No, not the one that is critiqued by Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.It is that evil, little voice in the back of your head. You know, the one that sounds like Regina George or any of the Heathers. It says things like:"Who are you kidding? You will never be a writer.""This passage…
The world's best copywriter, Jamie Jensen, was kind enough to sit down with me to discuss everything writing. Want copy tips? Need to improve your dialogue? Not sure what a story is? Struggling to find your voice? This interview has everything you need!
Authors alway struggle with marketing their novels. When writers imagine selling their work, they have images of Big Tan Teague from O Brother, Where Art Thou? It doesn't have to be that way! I have compiled 13 ways to market your book without feeling like a gross cyclops. 1. Tell your loved ones about it in person.…
I am a little obsessed with The Little Prince. It is my favorite book of all time. Seriously, there is not a book on the planet (or any other planet) that I love more. I own several copies of the book (the pop-up book, a French version, and an English version). I even had a…
For my "Friday Fun" post, I am sharing an interview I had with the fabulous Rocky Callen. We discussed what to look for in an editor and my editing process. If you are on the fence about hiring me (or just want information about what an editor does in general), this interview will help!Important Note: I…
Okay, I admit it. I am guilty of saying "things have changed my life" WAY too much. I mean, I will say it about a good piece of chocolate. But I know it is not an exaggeration for me to say that books have changed my life. Here are 13 ways books have changed my…
Want to know my #1 secret for preventing writer's block?It is not fun (as in the adjective or the band...even though listening to their music might help). It is not sexy. It will not make you want to flip your hair like Beyonce (well, maybe after, but definitely not during the process).It is an outline.I…
I was so lucky to meet Sage Grayson at a CreativeLive class almost two years ago. I had already been following her blog, so I immediately went up to her to say "hi" (Sage, thanks for not being creeped out when I said, "I feel like I already know you!"). I immediately loved her positive energy and…