• We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year...

    5 Goals for Aspiring Authors

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    We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year once and for all. 1. Writing Goals It’s time to make a realistic action plan you can stick to. Be honest with yourself and set a goal to hit a specific number of words on a consistent basis. And whatever you do, don’t let writer’s block stand in your way.  2. Publishing Goals Write down your expectations for self-publishing. Are you just trying to publish a few copies for…

  • If you’ve decided to participate in your first writing workshop you may be wondering what you can do to be best prepared. Keep reading for our do's and d...

    The Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Writing Workshop

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    If you’ve decided to participate in your first writing workshop — either virtually or in person — you may be wondering what you can do to be best prepared for your time with other writers and how to make the most of that time. Since a writing workshop typically takes place with a small group of writers and a professional to oversee the activity, you’ll most likely receive specific instructions for how to prepare for the workshop. Since you’ll be trading writing pieces with others in the class, you will need to have your writing in the best possible shape.…

  • Finding the right frame of mind to focus these last 60 days of the year takes focus and productivity. Here are 10 tips to boost your productivity...

    Boost Your Productivity for the Last 60 Days of 2021

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    As the holiday months start to wind up, we can all feel that 2021 is starting to wind down. Take a peek back at your list of goals and resolutions you made for this year. Are you as far along as you’d hoped you’d be on accomplishing your 2021 goals? If not, have no fear! You still have 60 days left in the year to make as much headway as possible. Using January 1st, 2022 as the goal mark, your last 60 days of the year start on November 2nd, 2021. Finding the right frame of mind to focus these last…

  • For writers, there is one important festivity that takes place right before the holidays: NaNoWriMo. We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible...

    Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo

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    For writers, there is one important festivity that takes place right before the holidays. The writing event of the year — NaNoWriMo — starts November 1, and we want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible if you’re planning on participating in the 30-day sprint to a 50,000-word first draft of your next novel. Take the remaining days of October to prepare yourself with our 10 easy steps: 1. Gather your tools. Before you can participate, you have to decide what tools you’ll be using to complete your 50,000 words. First, make sure your computer is fully updated and…