When Is a Writers Conference Worth It?
Over the past year or two, I've been looking into a range of writing conferences. As someone who works entirely from home without a team, these kinds of events are the primary way I stay...
Will Publishers Reject Long Books?
Back in middle and high school, I had no problem picking up books like Les Miserables and Anna Karenina. I wasn't scared by length, and in fact, I found it a little comforting -- I...
Write When You Mean It
These days, writers are advised to have a social media presence -- tools like Instagram or Threads don't have to be the only place we are, but the mantra is that writers need to be...
Why You Need to Schedule Time to Do Nothing on Your Book
You can't dilly-dally these days as an author. Time to market matters more than ever if you want your writing to bring in an income that's viable enough to cover your bills. But if you...
Why I Can’t Support (Most) Writing NDAs Anymore
Over my 20 years as a writer, I've dealt with my fair share of contracts, most of which are garden variety fare laying out the scope of the project and the terms for compensation. But...
If You Want Readers to Follow You, Stop Posting (So Much)
For a while now, I've maintained three different publication branches -- Takingdictation (my business), Faithful on the Clock (my faith-based podcast), and Unstealing Joy (my trauma recovery work). Having multiple irons in the fire means...
Why You Should NOT Abandon Your Author Website
If you missed the memo, most writers aren't rolling in cash. We have to be selective about the tools we invest in for our craft, and we watch the inflation on those tools carefully. So,...
Writing, Mornings, and Your Email
Like a lot of other writers, I start work super early in the morning. This isn't because productivity gurus have gotten in my head about how the wee hours having some kind of magical secret....
