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How to Write Your Life Story

One aspect of writing that I love is when we stop to look inward at ourselves. We take note of the choices we’ve made in our lives and they present a multitude of stories to tell. Most writers don’t think it is that easy. I have received a lot of messages over the years from […]

Writing a Great Author Bio

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on May 28, 2019 • 0 Comments

Your manuscript is done. It has been through the rewrite and revision, beta reading, and editing processes. You can see the finish line, and you are so ready to feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with crossing over that invisible line. Then, your dreams come to screeching halt! Your publisher asks you to submit […]

How to Marie Kondo Your Writing

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on May 23, 2019 • 0 Comments

Maybe you read her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing or you watched her series on Netflix. Either way, you’ve likely heard of the esteemed, Marie Kondo. She’s pretty popular these days for her ability to help families de-clutter and organize their homes. Her intention is to […]

Writers and Websites: The Importance of Owning Your Brand on the Internet

Filed in Marketing Your Book by Erika Bennett on May 21, 2019 • 0 Comments

The internet is a fascinating place. We can shop online and receive our items in as little as two days. We can complete book research easier than ever, explore new places without buying a plane ticket. And thanks to social media, we can even meet new people and build entire communities of support. If […]

Well Looky Here! 75 Different Synonyms for the Word “Look”

Filed in Writing Tips by Blair Townley on May 16, 2019 • 9 Comments

It’s easy to find yourself stuck when writing—you want to add color, depth, and description to your writing, but that requires, well, you know, words. Sometimes those words are hard to conjure up! We definitely get it. To help you out, here are 75 different synonyms to use instead of the word “looked.” (A word which […]