April Davila - Author
Recognizing and dealing with your inner critic is one of the most important things you can do as a writer. That little beast will shut you down every time if you can't notice it and choose to set it aside. It's my personal opinion that the inner … [Continue reading] about Dealing with Your Inner Critic
As writers, we often set daily goals to keep ourselves motivated and on track, especially during the initial stages of crafting a piece. During the first draft, it's relatively straightforward – you set a word count goal, such as 500 or 1000 words a … [Continue reading] about Tracking Progress Beyond the First Draft
I only have a few bookshelves. This surprises some people, especially if they've been on a Zoom call with me and seen the bookshelf that lines the wall of my office (and my landing page image on LinkedIn). But what might be even more surprising is … [Continue reading] about The Value of Unread Books
Setting daily word count goals is a great way to get that first draft done. It's basic math. Write 1,000 words a day and you'll have a totally respectable first draft in just three months. Even if you only write 500 or 200 words a day, doing it … [Continue reading] about Daily Word Count in Scrivener
Hey writers. There are about 100 days left in 2023. How are those writing goals coming along? If you're starting to feel a little anxiety around your lack of progress, or worse - if you're feeling hopeless, it might be time to hire help. Now, I … [Continue reading] about When to Hire Help
Way back when I was working on my first novel (while working full time and parenting two little ones), I had a day off and I was so excited to spend it working on my manuscript. My husband took the kiddos for the day and I headed to the coffee shop, … [Continue reading] about Writer Burnout
In today's digital age, aspiring authors have more opportunities than ever before to share their stories with the world. However, in the vast sea of content, standing out as a writer can be challenging. That's where the concept of an "author … [Continue reading] about The Power an Author Platform: Your Bridge to Literary Success