Like all good superheroes, I have an origin story. No, I was not pricked with a radioactive pencil and suddenly got amazing writer powers. Nor was I born on an alien planet where everyone has editorial superpowers. Nope, I decided to become a writer in a very mundane location: a third grade classroom. It all began…
The Internet--like love, actually--is all around. So when we thinking of marketing our books or networking with other bookworms, our minds immediately go to social media. Let's put down our phones and step away from our computers to make real-life connections. They are so much richer and won't give you eyestrain. Here are thirteen ways…
Last weekend I went to a Salt-N-Pepa concert with my best friend, and it pretty much changed my life. I learned so much about writing (and life) from the concert that I knew I had to share some of my takeaways with you. I also thought about sharing my favorite music videos with you, but…
As attractive as my little writing den is, I don't spend all my time writing for the Bookish Fox. I also love to travel around the Internet and write for my friends! Unlike Carmen Sandiego or Waldo, I am happy to share where else in the world (or Internet) I am. Here are some of the…
I am halfway done writing my novel, so I thought it would be fun to share 13 things I learned from the experience so far with you. 1. The more you write, the faster you write. When I started writing my novel, I wrote 1,000 words in an hour and a half. If I were lucky…
You know you need to develop a habit. No, not the kind that is painfully depicted in Requiem for a Dream. A writing habit. Novels, blog posts, books, and courses are not written without one. Sure, you could try writing inconsistently, but you will get inconsistent results. If you actually want to see your name…
I think I am pretty much the luckiest person in the world to get to work with Mikael Short. Not only does she write amazing books, but she is a wonderful human being. My favorite moment with Mikael? When we met in person and looked at the Christmas displays in New York City together. The world…
As you all know, I think writing is a crucial component to writing a novel. I am in the thick of writing the draft of my novel, and I thought it would be fun to share 13 songs that I am playing on repeat. Why? They are related to my novel! Intrigued? Here is the list:1.…
Okay, I know I am late to the party, but I am a little obsessed with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend right now. Maybe a little more than obsessed. I am sure my best friend is sick of getting texts from me about how much I love a certain scene or idea in the show, and I am…
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,…