If you are anything like me, you probably have a stack of books on your nightstand. When I was little, my mother always made me eat EVERYTHING on my plate. If I dished my own food, I wasn’t allowed to waste anything. There was no “eyes bigger than the stomach” at our table. I’m really […]
So yesterday, I had an interesting day. I sat down with my laptop, opened it and turned it on. And then I sat there. No words came to me. You see, I have no projects to work on! For the past nine years, I have not encountered such a day. I’ve always had projects to […]
“So, I have this idea for a book…” “I have a great book for you to write…” “I’m writing this book and I have a question about…” “I always wanted to write a book…” Whenever I meet someone and they find out that I’m an author, nine times out of ten, I will hear one […]
People often ask me what the secret is to getting published. I don’t believe there is a secret to getting published, but I do have a list of things that will help writers on their journey to publication. 1. Join a Writers’ Group I accidentally found the website for a local writers’ group while in […]
Dear Sarah, I want to write books and publish them. I like science fiction and have lots of ideas to create a sub-world of creatures. My parents don’t really support my efforts or encourage me. How do I find a publisher? What advice do you have for me? Julia C. [letter edited for brevity] Dear […]