Starting a newsletter can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Here's what I learned at an informative #WDC17 conference session on the subject. Types of Newsletters Just for definition's sake: Original Content. Most are these. You … Read More»

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Starting a newsletter can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Here's what I learned at an informative #WDC17 conference session on the subject. Types of Newsletters Just for definition's sake: Original Content. Most are these. You … Read More»
Writing a poem is discovery. -Robert Frost Here's another session recap for the Writer's Digest Conference 2017 about the pros of pantsing! And man, if you ever get the chance to see Steve James speak, jump on it. What a fun ride! The Cons of … Read More»
Hello to my regular readers and to my #AuthorToolbox friends! The Internet is brimming with articles on how to write a query, but in my year of critiquing them, I've noticed something: many authors know what to include, but are lost as to how to … Read More»
Yet another session recap from #WDC17. Save money on conferences by reading my recaps! This one is on developing your author brand: Step One: Develop a Brand Compass The first step to building an author brand is developing a "brand compass." A … Read More»
According to one of my #WDC17 sessions, story CONFLICT is the engine that powers storytelling, from your inciting incident to your satisfying conclusion. Without conflict, characters can't change or grow, and readers can't experience emotion. What … Read More»