Writing From the Heart Won’t Sell Books, But Strategy Will
Guest Post By Bestselling Author C.B. Wilson When I wrote my first cozy dog mystery, I followed the classic advice every new writer hears: “Write what’s in your heart.” So, I…
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How to Find a Great Editor and a Guide for Vetting Them
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,…
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How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Everyone has their share of doubts. Sometimes these doubts reside in our minds. Despite the odds being in our favor for success in an endeavor, we question our ability and…
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How Not to Be Insufferable in Life or Books
Guest Post by Mystery Author GP Gottlieb Do you know someone who, after you explain that you’re coughing because of asthma, says, “Have you been to the doctor about that?”…
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When You Should Say “No” to a Project
When the call comes in for a book deal, collaboration, writing project, speaking event, or any opportunity to publish or elevate your author journey, why would you say ‘no ’?…
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Switching Stories (and Canoes) Midstream
Guest Post by Best-Selling Author Joseph Lewis Besides sweat and angst, there is work and effort in writing. But you already know that. What I wanted to write about is…
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How Writing Can Change Your Life
Everyone has a story about a life-changing book. Something they opened at the right time and in that reading, everything changed. Fiction or non-fiction, adult or youth genre, it happens…
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Why You Should Write a Guest Post
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…
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5 Ways Writing Improves Your Life
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…
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How To Handle Criticism Like A Pro
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…
