Today I have a special guest! Courtenay is going to share something that all Indie authors should know. And if you are a reader in Canada, you might be interested in this too. Even if you’re neither of those, you might find this interesting. Kindle Countdown: How to Make Sure Your Sale is Reaching ALL […]
Thoughts to Consider Before Writing
I’ve often had others ask me questions that relate to writing. How do I do this or that? What advice would you give about this thing? What do you do when faced with that? So, I thought I’d take some time this year and answer some of those questions. Hopefully you’ll find them helpful and […]
Six Tips to Writing More
I don’t know about you, but I’ve sometimes wished I could write more in a day. I mean I have stories that are waiting to be written, novels that need finished, and readers begging for another book! Last month was a writing month for me. Not only did I write more in a month than […]
And I Quote . . .
Today I’m just going to give you a quote to think about. I’ve shared it before, but it’s worth sharing again. If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. ~Haruki Murakami What about you? Do you tend to only read what everyone else […]
Setting Your Seasons
Sometimes when you’re writing it can be hard to let your reader know what you know. Sometimes you can sense the seasons changing, but how do you let your reader know it’s no longer winter or summer? How do you get them to feel the change along with your characters? Here are a few tips […]
The Great Battle of TBR
Do you ever feel like you are constantly fighting a losing battle against the every growing, ever widening pile of To Be Read (TBR) books? Does it sometimes feel hopeless and overwhelming to know which book to read next and if all the books on your kindle, or your shelf or your list are even […]
Writing Slump
Is your writing is in a slump? Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? Flat Characters Blah Descriptions Stilted Conversation No Desire to Write Sluggish Writing Sessions Boring Plots Dry Action Scenes If so, then you might need the advice of some friends of mine. But do not fear, they know about writers and […]
Writing Advice – Descriptions
I’ve had many people over the years ask how I manage to make them feel hot or cold or hungry, or whatever the characters are feeling when they read my stories. I’ve had people ask for help on learning to write good descriptions that don’t leave the reader yawning or wondering what on earth the […]
And I Quote . . .
This quote just reminds me that while some people seem to think or act like they know everything about writing, perhaps they don’t. There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. Somerset Maugham So, just be careful if someone tells you that your story MUST have XYZ or […]
5 Tips for Reading More
Do you have a stack of books you are wanting to get read? Do you ever wonder how you are going to find time to read them? I’ve felt the same way. However, I’ve found some helpful tips I’m going to share with you. So get ready. [1. Spare Minutes If you have 10 minutes […]