- 13 hours ago
Targeting Writing Intangibles
There are oodles of practical writing tips out there in how-to books, the ether, and cyberspace. Generous established authors are only...
- Aug 28
Is AI Coming For Your Book?
AI or artificial intelligence is all the rage right now in various industries and is making its mark in the realm of literature as well....
- Aug 14
Don't Be Afraid of the Big Bad Book Monster
Starting something new like writing a book can be scary, but so is staying in the same place. Don’t be scared of the big, bad, book...
- Jul 31
Constructive Feedback
The aim of constructive feedback is to reach a positive outcome by presenting someone with comments, guidance, information, or...
- Jul 17
Put a Positive Spin on Soul-Crushing Rejection
Rejection is the dismissal or refusal of an idea, proposal, plan, etc. A literary rejection occurs when a writing project is declined for...
- Jun 26
You Are Where You’re Supposed to Be
Words of wisdom by Xavier Saer ― You are where you’re supposed to be. Otherwise, you’d be somewhere else. We may not have all the answers...
- Jun 12
Imagine Your Book on the Shelf
So, we’ve discussed mindfulness, manifestation, inspired action, and vision boards and boxes in other Wordy posts. Today I want to get...
- May 29
Stuck in a Writing Rut
Coffee cups up if you’ve experienced a writing rut from time to time. Before drafting this article, I was in one of those ruts. I’m not...
- May 15
Progress Is In The Eye Of The Writer
Drafting a book of any kind requires much consideration. There are so many things to think about and so many variables to contend with....
- May 1
Writing Warrior
HOW I LEARNED TO RELAX, ENJOY THE WRITING JOURNEY, AND WRITE LIKE A WARRIOR! I wasn’t always a writing warrior. At one point in my life,...
- Apr 17
Spend the Day With Me
I’m often asked about how I approach writing and how I squeeze it into my daily routine. Full disclosure, I don’t have a conventional job...
- Apr 3
Magic Happens When You Believe in Yourself
Believe in yourself. That’s when the magic begins. Believing in yourself is having confidence in your abilities. It means having a can-do...
- Feb 27
Alpha Reader vs Beta Reader
Hey, aspiring authors, you may have heard the terms alpha reader and beta reader, but do you know what they are and why they may be...
- Feb 6
Let Your Fingers Do the Typing
So, you have this unique premise for a story that you just know in your bones, your heart of hearts, and gut, has great potential. Now...
- Jan 16
Is Writing a Book on Your Bucket List?
People from all walks of life have thought about writing a book at some point in their lives. If you’re thinking about it, join the club....
- Jan 2
A New Writer You Will Be in 2023
Everyone makes resolutions ahead of the coming year. You’ve got your standard weight loss and exercise resolutions that usually fail a...
- Dec 26, 2022
Top Ten Posts From 2022
It's always enlightening to visit past posts. Sometimes it's difficult to predict which posts will resonate with my readers while others...
- Dec 19, 2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Incorporating a holiday into your fiction story adds a little somethin’, somethin’, like a layer of richness that not only serves as a...
- Nov 21, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving – Grateful For . . .
With Thanksgiving approaching, I reflect on the things I’m grateful for. Of course, there are the usual things like my family – my...
- Nov 7, 2022
Why I Chose to Mentor
I mentor while I continue on my own journey to publication. Why? I’ll be the first to admit, when I first began on this writing journey,...
