With only a month before the new year, writing goals are on my mind. Yesterday I reviewed my 2012 list of goals to see if I’d accomplished what I set out to do last year.   I’d finished a few projects on my list–like revisions of books sold the year before and some marketing things. […]

I didn’t think the world needed one more writing book—but I was wrong. The book that changed my mind is Writing Irresistible Kidlit by Mary Kole.   This book answers so many of our questions about:   the current writing market (and all the changes) what sells best and why how to target today’s major […]

Fellow writers, we’re all in this together. And we all need encouragement from time to time. Even if you’re not participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), I thought you might enjoy snippets of the pep talks that are emailed to writers to help them keep going. Be Encouraged! A Pep Talk from Kate DiCamillo […]

In less than two months, it will be 2013. Now is the time to set some goals for the new year. First, take an honest look at what you’ve accomplished in 2012, both in your writing skills and your writing business (marketing). With that answer in front of you (in writing), answer this: how will […]

Writers all need encouragement sometimes. These articles should give your weekend a boost.   I know you’ve heard it before, but it’s probably time to be reminded: “3 P’s for Writers: Perseverance, Persistence, and Patience.” You’re not alone with things going wrong, enduring delays that aren’t your fault, and other discouraging circumstances. But the writing prize ONLY […]