I read 58 books this year. Of those, nine stand out in my mind as being particularly great reads. Here are my favorite books of 2021.
Writing
Last Mile Stuff
Last Mile Stuff: the final steps on any creative project, the work you could ignore if you were happy with “good enough”
A Thanksgiving Poem
This year, the poem I’d like to share with you for the holiday season is “Where’s the Magic,” by Annis Cassells.
5 Things I’ve Learned Doing NaNoWriMo
5 things I’ve learned about trying to write 50,000 words in one month to win the annual NaNoWriMo Challenge.
Social(ly Destructive) Media
What is the ethical course of action when a service we depend on (social media) is so terribly bad for a certain segment of our population?
Make Time For Your Writing
4 things you can do right now to make more time for your writing.
7 Tips for Working with Beta Readers
You’re done with your manuscript! Congrats! Now it’s time to line up your beta readers. Here are a few thoughts on how to manage the process.