I thought I would share a draft from one of my books in the HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers titled How To Get Great Reviews Frugally and Ethically with readers at writebythesea.com. I believe—know—that attitudes toward self- and indie-publishers has become more accepted over the decades when any author who was published by anything…
The Morning Nudge is now a paperback with 101 tips for freelance writers.
Use these spring writing prompts for a little writing practice.
Avoiding The Best Marketing Campaigns On most days it’s my goal to explain to people the benefits of PR and how landing an interview in print, on the radio or on TV can add to their credibility and help establish them as sought-after authorities in their fields of expertise. But as I know it to…
Here are a few tips that will help you be a more productive writer, so you write more and thereby make more money. Focus on a Single Task/Goal at a Time When you try to multitask, your production drops and your errors increase. It will take you longer to complete each item when you switch back…
Authors rarely get the most of their reviews. Surprised? I think it’s either that they are so excited about the review or that the idea of extending a review’s value doesn’t occur to them. Or it’s because so many reviews these days come from readers. They aren’t professionals, so they have no idea how to…
Writing with a Fountain Pen There are endless reasons for writing with a fountain pen. Aside from the benefits of enhanced communication skills and deepened analytical thinking, writing is an escape, a way to declutter and clear your mind. Whether it’s creative writing, writing a letter to a penpal, or working tirelessly on a novel,…
T’is the season to be jolly. But for countless writers around the world, the holidays represent more than fun times and good food; they symbolize a stressful period that requires discipline, time management and a juggling act that would rival Barnum and Bailey, to fit everything in. With this in mind, here are a few…
Listen to the interview here: Giulia Goes to War by Joan Leotta: Wartime work draws Giulia DeBartolo out of her close Western Pennsylvania family into a world of intrigue, spies and new friends in Wilmington, North Carolina’s shipyard building Liberty ships. Giulia soon discovers supporting the war effort can include fun evenings like dancing with…
Listen to the author interview here. Our dreams at night can do many things. They can process our daily life, remind us of what we’ve eaten, awaken us in a cold sweat, reveal things about our lives, or send us messages from heaven. If you are someone who remembers your dreams upon waking, or thinks…
Listen to this replay of a recent episode of Creative Caravan Road Show, where Wendy Dewar Hughes and Suzanne Lieurance talk about why coloring books for adults are so popular right now. Wendy Dewar Hughes and Suzanne Lieurance are both award-winning authors, writing coaches, and cohosts for Creative Caravan Road Show, a weekly radio program…
Listen to the Joyce Brennan interview here: About the bookWhen Chicago designer, Jenna Mitchell moves her business to Crestridge, Kentucky, the market collapses. Left without an income, she takes over a local antique shop. Angry words are exchanged when she meets handsome Drew Kelsey. A neighbor becomes matchmaker and brings the couple together. Despite…
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