Mar 1, 2019 | Craft, Failure and Rejection, Inspiration
Writing a book is a magical thing, and often seems that some people just know how to do it. The rest of us just don’t. My best book writing advice to you? Writing is more than the end product. It’s a process with many twists and turns. It’s frustrating, exhilarating,...
Feb 8, 2019 | Craft, Strategy, The Business of Writing
Do you remember the moment you realized you wanted a freelance writing career? I do. Ten years ago, I was a teacher desperately wanting to find something else to do with my life. I had recently earned my Masters degree and my committee chair had told me that I was a...
Feb 1, 2019 | Craft, Publishing, The Business of Writing, Writing
Ah, pitching. It’s one of the many skills that a writer needs to learn if they plan to get published. First, let’s take a step back and talk about what a pitch actually is. A pitch is an email you write to an editor explaining a story idea that you feel is perfect for...