By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam Alone or in a group, there is great value in a writing word sprint. There are many variations on how you can do a sprint. I’ve participated in word sprints with a group in person as well as online. Online you can meet-up on Zoom, Facebook…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Do you have book reviews for your book? Are they “honest” reviews or something you have orchestrated from friends and family? It is hard work to write a good book and get it into the market. Whether you work with a traditional publisher or self-publish, I…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Considering a transition to full-time freelance editing or currently working in the editing industry? Regardless of your level of experience, being a freelance editor can be a successful and satisfying venture. Whether your focus is on editing books, articles, or various types of content, there are…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan Congratulations! You finished your manuscript. That's so exciting! At the conference you went to, an agent (or editor) you pitched asked to see the full manuscript. When you got home, you polished it and sent it off. Now what? How do you do pass the time,…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN When I was pursuing publication, there were many days when I stared at my computer in despair. I longed for the days when the steep learning curve was over. I dreamed of sitting down at my computer and pounding out words with confidence and clarity. Oh, I…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author When I write a story, I like it to mean something more than the words that are on the page. I guess you could say I am a “message first” sort of storyteller. If I haven’t got a point I’m trying to communicate, I struggle to…