by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales One of the best pieces of writing advice I received when I was just starting out was to start small. Don't aim for the book deal. Rather, start with a blog. Find your voice. Develop your writing skills. Read a lot and learn the craft.…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Your First Reader is a super important person in your writing journey. As writers, we get so close to our projects, our writing "babies," if you will, that it can be difficult to take a step back. Having a second set of eyes (or three or four)…

by Alycia Morales     @AlyciaMorales If you've ever faced having to write a proposal, you've probably had to find books that are comparable to the one you're proposing. I've seen writers struggle with listing books that are similar to the one they wrote, and this always astounds me. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales Self-editing can be an overwhelming task, especially if you don't know what to look for. Below is an ABC list of self-editing issues. It is by no means all-inclusive, but it will give you a great jumpstart for improving your manuscript. Adverbs: Actually, a lot…

by Bethany Jett, @betjett We’ve come to the last post in How to Get an Editor to Say Yes. We could fill a volume of books with editing tips and tricks, but today we’re going to focus on how to submit an article or story to an editor, for this is where…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers are always learning. It’s a requirement for success in the publishing world. We read blogs, attend conferences, and study the how-to books. Our eyes and ears are like magnets, drawing us to seek ways to better our craft. But sometimes we miss the good stuff.…