By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Gratitude is in short supply in 21st Century America, so whenever we have the opportunity share what we’re thankful for, I say we jump on it. So first off, before we do anything else, I want to thank any veterans who may be reading this…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Have you ever left a scathing review on a book you’ve read? Or maybe you’ve heavily criticized a novel in a Facebook group because you didn’t like it. Harsh critics are so common anymore it’s rare to be in a community where they don’t pop…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Are you a gifted writer? Has someone in your life told you that you were born to be a storyteller? Do you always rank high in writing contests or in writing projects? Awesome. Lean into that. Embrace that. Words don’t come easily to everyone who…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author I’ve read a lot of manuscripts in the last few years, ones that have been submitted to me as a publisher and ones that I’ve been hired to edit. While there are a lot of common themes that I’m seeing over and over again, one…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Waiting is one of the hardest processes I’ve ever had to learn how to navigate. I’m not a particularly patient person, so having to wait for anything is a struggle.  But there’s a part of me that would be happy to continue waiting. It’s the…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Learning new things is one of the greatest gifts in the world. No matter what field you’re in, we are all capable of learning something new just about every day.  Conferences, like Blue Ridge and others, are a fantastic environment to learn industry tips, writing…