Every Writer When They Hit “Delete” on a Paragraph They Love
By definition, writing is putting words on the page. But before we're done with a draft, we put our words through a metaphorical meat grinder, adding material, moving things around, reworking phrasing, and... ...deleting. So...SO...
Do You Need to Publish on Both Amazon and IngramSpark?
Self-publishing has exploded over recent years, giving authors much more control over their work. For most writers, the path to distribution is through Amazon (Kindle Direct Publishing) or IngramSpark. Both of these platforms are popular,...
When Should You Work on Marketing as a Self-Published Writer?
If you're self-publishing, one of your "givens" is that you'll have to jump in the deep end of the marketing pool at some point -- it's rare to have a book just show up on...
How to Approach Podcast Swaps as a Writer
If social media really isn't your thing and you need to expand your reach quickly as an author, podcast swaps might be just the answer you're looking for, especially if you're looking to promote an...
Top 10 Ethical Ways to Use AI as a Writer
For months now, the battle has raged -- should writers use ChatGPT and other AI tools? It really all depends on what you ask the tool to do. I am -- and likely forever will...
Why Writers Should Use (Some) Big Words
You've heard the variations on the theme: Don't choose a $20 word when a $0.10 one will do. Keep everything to a 4th-grade reading level. Concise and simple writing is better. Those mantras have some...
On Sensitivity and Trigger Warnings in Writing
As most writers do, I've been sharing my work at different conferences I've been finding online. I do this not only to technically improve, but also to understand the impressions I am giving to readers....
How to NOT Overshare in Your Memoir
Memoir is one of the most popular types of nonfiction because of how intimate and empathetic they can be. But oversharing in a memoir can influence both flow and the ability of the reader to...
