There are innumerable opinions on the perfect time to write. Some say it’s best to rise early in the morning and crank out a few pages before the world and your family wakes. There are those who write in the middle of the day, sneaking moments during their lunch break, or the baby’s nap to add […]
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Revisiting Goals: A Chance to Start Over
The mid-year mark came and went, almost without notice. But I caught it sneaking past from the corner of my eye, and realized it’s time to revisit my goals. I know you’re thinking I’m really overdoing it with the goals theme. But it’s important to your writing career to know where you stand. I’ll go […]
Day Fifteen – Serve Your Fellow Writers; Serve the World
This is my favorite of the 15 Habits of Great Writers. Writing is my gift. I’m grateful every day for the ability to put words together in a way that entertains, inspires and motivates people. My writing provides the opportunity to serve other writers, my community, and the planet through sharing causes of interest to […]
Day Fourteen – Branded: Your Face in the World
One thing is sure. We’re responsible for our own success. Therefore, we will brand ourselves, and do it gladly and brilliantly. Today, publishers don’t allocate time or money to promote every single book that leaves their house. The sheer volume of books published each day means the publisher reserves its support for their biggest clients. The […]
Day Thirteen – Slay Your Dragons and Publish
Have you been there yet? In that breathless moment when the magazine shows up in your mailbox, or the book arrives by special delivery. Have you stood in that moment where you feel as though you’re floating when you eagerly thumb through a publication until you reach familiar words? You’re published, and this is the first […]
Writers Write Down Goals: It's The Baby Steps That Get You Published
We’re just past a month and a half into 2012 today. How are you doing in meeting your writing goals? What’s that? You don’t have any goals? I know, I know. A lot of us clean house, schedule surgery, or leave the country to avoid those things called “New Year’s Resolutions.” Believe me, I’ve been […]