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 the couch cushions or under the bed. It’s already there, inside of you and a part of you...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
Every Author wants to write a good book. That's a given. But you don't need to know the names and definitions of 30 or 40 literary devices to accomplish that goal... Read More
Many first-time Authors are quick to assume they need special tools to finish their book. Don’t fall into this trap. This is especially true for software... Read More
A lot of Authors give up on their books before they even start writing. I see it all the time. Authors sit down to write and end up staring at a blank page... Read More
The best way to write is the way you talk—at least for most writing. It's conversational, and it's easy to read. That's exactly what you want in a book... Read More
