So, you’ve read the previous post, and you know what you’re going to pay for and what you’ll do yourself. But how do you find someone to hire? How do you make sure they’re any good?
Tag Archives: writing
Publish Your Own Book: Project Update
At the start of the year, I announced that one of my goals was to self-publish a novel. I’m excited to say that last week I finished the first draft!
Five tips for creating during a crisis
It’s the understatement of the decade to say this is a weird time right now, and that means that creating right now is also a bit weird.
This simple tip can unstick your creativity
It might be one of the worst feelings: trying to work on a project, and feeling empty. You’re just stuck.
How mindfulness can revitalize your writing
One of the hardest parts of writing is carving out both the time and the mental energy to do it.
The most important part of creating characters
But I would argue that one of the most (if not the most) important pieces of a good book is the characters.
Why busyness is overrated
Have you ever been in a conversation and had someone say to you, “I’m just so busy this week,” but instead of it sounding like a bad thing, it comes across more like a brag?
How to handle criticism of your writing
Getting feedback on your work is one of the best ways to improve your writing, but let’s be honest: Sometimes it sucks.
What is zero drafting? (And should I try it?)
When you set out to write a book, typically the first words you put on the page are considered your first draft.
Everything you need to win NaNoWriMo
For most (sane) people, this Friday simply means the start of November. For a large number of writers (with questionable sanity), this Friday is the start of National Novel Writing Month!