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Vanity Press: Is it right for you?

A local writer I know told me a bit ago that she went through a vanity press publisher. I made a face of disgust before I could stop myself. I asked if it worked. The reply was yes, and that is all that matters. The definition of a vanity press is, in short: A vanity … Continue reading Vanity Press: Is it right for you? →

Do you critique other people’s works?: You should

Do you critique other writers? We are not going to find all the errors on our own. Finding like-minded people to read over our works is a valuable tool. Why should you read others? You will want people to return the favor and help you out as you are helping them out. It will also … Continue reading Do you critique other people’s works?: You should →

Do you critique other peoples works?: You should

Do you critique other writers? We are not going to find all the errors on our own. Finding like-minded people to read over our works is a valuable tool. Why should you read others? You will want people to return the favor and help you out as you are helping them out. It will also … Continue reading Do you critique other peoples works?: You should →

You been offered a book contract: Now what?

When you are offered a writing contract for the first time, one’s inclination might be to jump for joy, happily sign it and move on as you tell the whole world. Jumping for joy has to be imposed. LOL But once that has calmed down a bit, and I understand that might take a while, … Continue reading You been offered a book contract: Now what? →

Writing tips for new authors: It can’t hurt to listen

What advice have you received or heard that helped you with your writing? One of the first things, for me, was to write about what you know. This little nugget is how I started my children’s and humorous series. It took me a few books to work outside of my comfort zone. I branched out … Continue reading Writing tips for new authors: It can’t hurt to listen →

Editing my children’s book: Jasper, Amazon Parrot vol 4

Since Squirrel Mafia vol 2 is with the publisher now, I got back to work on Jasper, Amazon Parrot vol 4. My editor told me it was okay. I was looking for the magical word of solid. LOL She meant the edits that I now need to address. Editing has never been my favorite part … Continue reading Editing my children’s book: Jasper, Amazon Parrot vol 4 →

I was recently interviewed

I was interviewed online by the lovely Robin this week. Interviews are a great way to show your brand and self to the world. It is a chance for you to shout out, “Here I am!” Back in the day, being interviewed by magazines, tv, and radio was different. It was not always easy to … Continue reading I was recently interviewed →

When is your manuscript ready for submission?

I always figured the hard part of being one was writing the book. I soon found out writing the book was one of the easiest parts of the journey. Revising is a big part of getting one’s book in the best shape possible. If you don’t have all the ducks in a row, the novel … Continue reading When is your manuscript ready for submission? →

Penpals: What a great experience

When I was in fifth grade, a school from Kansas sent a letter asking for someone to be penpals with a little girl named Melinda. They were sending letters all over for the class. Luckily I was chosen. What embarked was a great time in my young life as I learned about Mindy and her … Continue reading Penpals: What a great experience →

Are you making new writing goals for 2022?

With 2022 arriving soon, have you made plans for your writing? For example, have you made goals on what you would like to accomplish? Such goals can include: – writing daily -try to do more marketing -revising or editing a current WIP -submitting to contests -submitting to publishers of any size I have not sat … Continue reading Are you making new writing goals for 2022? →