Rejoice being a writer every day, for what you write is unique. Just like you.
Do you dream of writing a novel? Have you started or still dreaming? I hope in my articles here you can find some inspiration, advice, and techniques to make your dream come true. Most are related to writing with a sprinkle of inspiration and humor that may drive your own creative thoughts. Read an essay on my writing journey here.
And always remember what Author Joe Konrath said. There’s a word for a writer who never gives up… published. Or in the words of Winston Churchill. Never, never, never, never give up.
Writing Techniques:
Letting Go: In Writing and in Life on Writers In The Storm
Mystery Mondays: A Year of Writing Advice (Writing Tips From Over 30 Contributing Authors) by Kristina Stanley
Getting Your Manuscript In Shape on Literary Rambles
10-part series with Jennifer Eaton on Getting Your Manuscript Past the Gatekeepers
Writing Scary for Kids with Kid Thrillers
Top 5 things my editor taught me
Evolution of a Writing Process
Watchers: Heroes in Fiction
Top 6 things my editor taught me in writing a children’s book
Writing middle grade
My writing office space.
Building suspense: meet readers in the middle
Cover yourself in your writing
Creating believable characters
On writing taboos in books
I hope you’ve made your own writing space too!
Writing techniques archive
Book Marketing:
4 ways to create your author persona
Video Interview with IndieMarketing on author tools
Prepare to present with confidence: Public Speaking
11 steps to find and connect with authors in your genre
4 proven steps to reach readers
Book Club Tips: Is your book book club-worthy?
7 reasons to join genre-based writing organizations
10 ways to build your email subscriber list
Build your author life before your book release
8 steps to an agent, a publisher and a 2-book deal
Finding best fit book reviewers
Book marketing archive
Writing Resources:
When readers see your character’s differently
Writing resources archive
Needing Inspiration:
When you need inspiration to write and to read
When you just need some comic relief
For new writers
Write every day! Journal Writing: The A to Z Challenge
My Online Resources:
The Blood Red Pencil
Writing-Partner
Writers Helping Writers
Writer Unboxed
Fiction University
Publishers Marketplace
Agent Marie Lamba: Agent Mondays
A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
Writer’s Digest Guide to Literary Agents
Literary Rambles: Spotlighting Children’s Book Authors, Agents, and Publishing
Rachelle Gardner’s blog: Literary Agent
Author Jody Hedlund blog
Author Nathan Bransford blog
Manuscript Wish List
Writer’s Digest Top 101 Best Websites for Writers
My How-To On Writing Bookshelf:
Wired for Story by Lisa Cron
Story Genius by Lisa Cron
SNAP: Seizing Your Aha! Moments by Katherine Ramsland
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It by Twyla Tharp
Conflict & Suspense by James Scott Bell
Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell
Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass
Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass
Fire in Fiction by Donald Maass
On Writing by Stephen King
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
Essentials of English by Barron’s
My Marketing Books:
Buzz Your Book by M.J. Rose and Douglas Clegg
Create Your Writer Platform by Chuck Sambuchino
How to Get Your Book Reviewed by Dana Lynn Smith
The Frugal Book Promoter by Carolyn-Howard Johnson
How I Sold 1 Million ebooks in 5 Months by John Locke
Want more insight from other authors? Check out the list of authors on the sidebar of my blog and read about their journey and advice to writers.