Prioritizing the Joy of Writing Over Everything Else
It seems everywhere you turn, there are expectations heaped upon you. Those from family, friends, colleagues, and community, and you also have high expectations heaped on yourself to be better,…
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800 Words or Less About Writing
Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty…
Guest Post: Non-Fiction is About Reality: Fiction is About Truth
Guest Post by Dr. Randy Overbeck At a recent writers’ conference, I heard the best-selling author, S. J. Rozan, share with the audience, “Non-fiction is about reality; fiction is about…
Unlocking Hidden Creativity to Fuel Personal and Professional Growth
Guest Post by Tamara Gilmore Reinvigorating creativity is a powerful way to fuel personal fulfillment and professional achievements. Creativity isn’t just for artists – it’s a tool for problem-solving, innovation,…
5 Resolutions Authors Should Make This Year
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…
4 Reasons Authors Give Up
Expert Advice on How to Stay on Course and Realize Your Dream! At one time or another, everyone has considered writing a book. For many, it’s a lifelong dream. For…
Author’s Journey: How to Find a Good Lawyer, and Why an Author Might Need One
I once had a colleague who was terrified of lawyers. She believed that they heralded bad news whenever one came into the organization. I should’ve asked her what she thought…
What Literary Agents Love in Their Authors
Getting your writing project in tip-top shape is just half the battle. The second half, and for some, seemingly more complex endeavor, is getting it into the hands of readers….
Advice From Pros: Laura Yorke
Laura Yorke is a veteran book editor, publisher, literary agent, and writer who has worked in the publishing industry for over 30 years. A native New Yorker, she began her career…
A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential
Author Becca Powers had hit rock bottom. She’d decided she’d had enough when on her knees, alone in the bathroom. All her “power” had been drained by work, family, and…