If the phrase “build your author platform” makes you want to crawl under your desk and never come out, you’re in good company. I’ve watched more than one deeply talented […]
Miscellaneous
Trusting Your Beta Readers (and Yourself)
One of the scariest and most necessary moments in the writing process is handing your work to another human and saying, “Here, read this.” I still feel a little flutter […]
The Fear of Being Seen
Let’s be honest: writing is vulnerable work. Even if you’re working on a made-up fantasy novel with dragons and sword fights, your fingerprints are all over the page. Your values, […]
Is It Time to Build an Author Platform?
If the phrase “author platform” makes you want to close your laptop and disappear into the woods, you’re not alone. For many writers, the idea of putting yourself out there […]
Own Your Age: Writing as a Later Bloomer
Somewhere along the way, a message took root in the writing world: if you haven’t published your first novel by 30, or 40, or 50, you’ve missed your chance. This […]
Setting Writing Goals That Actually Work
The start of a new year always feels like an invitation, doesn’t it? A clean page. A chance to pause, take stock, and set intentions for the writing life you […]
Do You Really Need a High Concept Idea?
There’s a moment in nearly every writer’s journey where we ask ourselves: is my story “big” enough? Maybe you’ve heard the term “high concept” thrown around in writing groups or […]