Art has a very real place in COVID-19’s world, and it will have a very real place in the aftermath.
Read moreHow to Find an Agent for Your Nonfiction Book
Think of a book proposal as a business plan for your book.
Read moreSocial Distancing? Treat Yourself to a DIY Writing Retreat
If one of your COVID-19 quarantine goals is to get some writing done, may I suggest a DIY writing retreat?
Read moreWhat Kind of Book Editing Do You Need?
Let me break down the three primary types of editing to help you understand what your options are and which ones might be your best fit.
Read moreWho Are You Writing For?
Just like we can’t please everybody in life, we can’t write a story everyone will love.
Read moreHow to Publish Your Book
Traditional publishing, self-publishing, or something in between?
Read moreSelf-Care for Writers
When we’re constantly writing under pressure, it turns into something we do out of fear of failure and no longer out of joy or passion. And that’s why self-care is so important for writers.
Read moreWhat A Christmas Carol Can Teach Us About How to Write a Book
More than just a fantastic holiday story, A Christmas Carol actually provides great examples for authors of some of the most common advice we hear about writing.
Read moreWhy I Created Austin Brown Dogs
AUSTIN BROWN DOGS: THE SHELTER DOGS WHO RESCUE US celebrates that incredible bond between Austinites and our rescue dogs. Through contributed essays from adopters (along with photos of their beloved adoptees), this book illuminates the intimate stories of all the ways the dogs we’ve saved have impacted our lives.
Read moreThe Emotion of Writing
It wasn’t easy, but I learned just how incredible it feels to finish a work you’re proud of, get it out into the world, and bring together your community to celebrate your accomplishment.
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