In a dream world, we would all get eight hours every day to do nothing but work on our stories. But not even full-time writers get that opportunity every day! With all the chaos, you have to learn how to capitalize on your writing week.
But how do you do that when the dog is whining, your kids are crying, and your spouse needs your help? Watch the video to learn 3 easy tips to reserve more time each week to write.
…I just got back from an SCBWI Midwest Conference and it was a great time! Learning all new things about the writing industry and making new writer connections. It’s the best part about attending writing conferences.
If you’ve ever been interested in going to a conference, watch the video to learn more about what to expect when you go.
…I recently received some life-changing advice over my writing. A few published authors told me that I shouldn’t share my big story idea with ANYONE. At first, I was defiant but then I realized that they had a point.
Watch the video to learn more about why you should keep your story lips zipped!
…It happened. I got a rejection letter in the mail. Have you had a rejected story lately? It’s no fun to be rejected. However, it doesn’t mean that our stories suck or that we’re bad writers.
Watch the latest author confessional to know what to do with your rejected story. (Hint: rewriting the whole thing isn’t always the answer.) Video below.
…Are you a new writer who wants to know where to start? Check out the latest post on our Vlog that talks about the 3 things every new writer needs to be successful as an author. Watch the video posted below!
…Sometimes, as writers, we get nervous to start our books. We worry about what people will think and that keeps us from writing. Or we let other things take priority and never sit down to write our book.
That’s what we’re tackling today in the Vlog. Don’t worry about what happens next. Just commit to write your book! Watch it below.
…Are you starting to doubt whether this writing “thing” will ever work? Whether it’s even worth your time trying to get published? Did you just get another rejection letter and now you’re experiencing all sorts of doubt?
I recently submitted to another batch of agents and I’m paralyzed in my writing. So much, I can’t even LOOK at my books right now. And questions like– is it worth it? Should I go back and get a “real job”?– keep soaring through my head.
…Every writer receives multiple rejections for their stories before they’re ever sold into books. But what if you’re pitching your book so much and you’re STILL not receiving any positive feedback? You may need to rewrite your manuscript.
This is the boat I have found myself in this week. Last fall, I sent out my story to roughly 30 agents and have since received 12 rejections. In the grand scheme of rejections, that is a low number. However, I realize that something isn’t working.
…The act of writing is a solo experience most of the time. But as a writer, you will benefit more from having a writing mentor by your side for SO MANY reasons.
I have recently started surrounding myself with lots of different writing mentors. Some of them are multi-published authors and others are not quite published, but well on their way. Each of them is valuable in their own way and have helped to shape my writing journey.
…It’s time to start being a productive writer. And the best way to do
I changed my morning routine last year, and have seen IMMENSE success both in my productivity and writing abilities. In 6 months alone, I’ve maintained an exercise regimen of 4 days a week, write daily, and center myself through gratitude to see the positive parts of every day.
And it was actually easier than you think!
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