On Taking a Stand
As an author, your commitment to your author brand and your brand values are incredibly important. That said, politics in the US are incredibly polarized and divisive… how does an author, particularly a US-based author in 2025, know what to do?
Disability Pride Month: Accessibility Tips for Authors
As part of Disability Pride Month, here are some accessibility tips for authors. Not sure what authors have to do with accessibility? Read on and find out.
Avoiding Creative Burnout
Discover actionable strategies to avoid burnout and preserve creativity as a novelist. Prioritize self-care, embrace incremental progress, and seek balance.
Self-Publishing Essentials in 2023 and Beyond: Part I
This handy guide, the first in a series on self-publishing, provides a high-level overview of essentials in self-publishing a successful book.
Edit Your Own Work: Tips for Revisions
Editing is crucial in transforming a rough draft into a polished final product. Learn different techniques to effectively revise your work.
Musings: TBR Piles and Market Research
What’s in my TBR (to-be-read) Pile? It’s probably easier to list the books that aren’t on my list, to be honest. To be a good writer, you have to first be a good reader.
Musings: Researching for Contemporary Fiction
Incorporating factual information into your writing can be a challenging but rewarding process. By following these tips and strategies, you can use accurate information to craft engaging novels that touch on vital contemporary issues or call attention to historical events that still matter today.
Musings: Chasing Inspiration in the Everyday
Don’t wait for inspiration to strike. Here are some strategies for chasing it down.