One of the biggest hurdles beginning writers have to face is the first draft. They usually have a lot of really bad ideas about what their first draft is supposed to be like and how they are... Read More
Music can set the tone when you're writing a book. Or, it can help you avoid writer's block by motivating you through the hard, boring work of sitting in your chair. But it has to be the right music for you (and your book)... Read More
Before I talk about turning your blog into a book, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: You don't need a blog to write a successful book.... Read More
You don't need to read books on writing to write a great book. If you want to be a professional writer and dedicate your life to the craft, then books on writing might be useful. But for most people... Read More
When you talk to someone, do you have to "find your voice?" Of course not. You just talk. Your voice isn't something you "find." It's not hiding between...Read More
Books take a long time to write. If you start getting bogged down, they can end up taking forever. Literally—because you'll stop writing altogether... Read More
If you're searching for an app that can improve your writing, the Hemingway app is worth a look. But don’t look for editing tools until you've finished your first draft... Read More
I’ll get straight to the point: “passive voice” is a terrible writing habit. Don’t believe me? Think back to some of the books you’ve read throughout your life.. Read More
Unless you're writing a book proposal, there's no reason you need a book synopsis. And the only reason you need a book proposal is if you want to get your book picked up by a traditional publisher... Read More
One of the first things you learn as an Author is that everyone has advice for you. And most of it is terrible. It starts the second they find out you're writing a book... Read More
