We've all been there. One moment, we're typing away on our WIP. The next, we're frozen. Terrified of what this really means. What happens next? Can I really finish this book? How do I know this is really what I want? You can't do everything at once. Take your large goals and break them into manageable... Continue Reading →
Writers Tell All: More Writing Myths We Hate
"'You must write what is popular to succeed.' This one....ugh! It gets me every time. Popular trends are trends and trends fade out. Real passion stands the test of time." ---K.B. Cox "That. This. Is. Easy!!!" --- Justin Edison "Write what you know. Pffff...there'd be no fantasy or sci-fi if that was true!" --- Jacqui Greaves... Continue Reading →
Writers Tell All: The Best Writing Advice We Ever Received
We may be superheroes (let's hear it for writers!), but some days we could use a helping hand and a little prodding to keep writing. After all, the writing journey is filled with unexpected twists, dead ends, and endless backtracking. Things like writer's block. Rejection letters. So how do we motivate ourselves to keep writing... Continue Reading →
Writers Tell All: How We Overcome Rejection
We've all been there. That time our dream agent turned down the manuscript we worked on for years. Or when a beta reader said the book wasn't worth publishing. Some days it's hard to hold on to the dream. Looking for encouragement? A reason to keep writing? You've come to the right place. I asked... Continue Reading →
Writers Tell All: How We Motivate Ourselves To Finish Our Books
When we first start our books, it's magic. We're captivated by the stories playing in our heads, by the characters, by (let's be honest) everything that spills across the pages. But as time goes on, we grow tired. Distracted. New stories torment us from a distance, and all we want to do is step back... Continue Reading →