by Sandy Kirby Quandt @SandyKQuandt While driving north through Alabama on Interstate 85 last year to attend the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, my husband and I looked for blossoming mimosa trees. We do this every time we drive to the conference. Most years, the trees are covered with…

Dear Authors, Publishing is a double-edged sword. It brings us great joy and equal frustration. Daily, publishers post information about the terrible state of the industry, driving us to ask the question, “Why do we even bother?” It’s this question that prompts my letter to authors, both new and seasoned.…

I want a magic bullet. Many of us do. We don’t want to admit it, but we secretly think that somewhere there’s one thing we’re missing and when we find it, all our publishing dreams will come true! Right? In my quest for the elixir of publishing success, several years…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Meeting reader needs can be a daunting task, which is one of the reasons why The Author Roadmap is dedicated to helping you be a success with social media while creating writing projects. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@diannmills on @brmcwc #pubtips #writing"]7 Things Your Target Audience Needs…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Whenever I speak about the value of social media, writers groan, frown, and complain. Too many writers are not willing to get past the learning curve needed to develop their brand. My response is always that a writer’s life requires flexibility to learn craft, marketing, publishing,…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Writing can be a tricky business, but there are many treats along the way ... if we're willing to seek them out. First, we must get into costume. It's time to put our thick skin on (I picture a rhino. Or maybe a dinosaur? Better…