The newsletter is a tricky beast. In some industries, such as the writing and author world, it’s an expected endeavor—by readers, publicists, and publishers. In addition to social media, book…
Receiving a revise-and-resubmit (R&R) letter from a literary agent is incredible news for any author. It means they’re interested. You’ve got something there. Respond right, and it can change your…
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If you’ve read the story behind Books Uplift, you understand why I require an editor for my work. I believe it’s essential not only to have critique partners, beta readers,…
Just about every writer and freelancer has written a guest post or two. Authors are also adding this exercise to their repertoire. The reasons for guest posting are numerous, starting…
How to Develop a Writing “Practice” of Your Own As a daily writer, I’ve realized numerous benefits from the practice. Of course, I write books, blogs, articles, and content for…
Criticism is never easy to take or deliver. However, criticism often gets a bad rap. There are several good aspects to criticism that uplift the receiver and guide them in…
This sounds like a fugitive novel. It isn’t. It’s a well-respected strategy many writers use when inspiration and opportunity strike. And, if you hope to continue your work as a…
Everyone has a story or two to tell. I firmly believe this. Whether it’s shared through poetry, a memoir, or woven into a fictional novel, the story is begging to…
This is your year. You’re poised to make it your best. You’ve crafted impressive goals to get you there. And if you’re an author, you probably sprinkled in a few…