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If you’ve chosen to become a fiction author, the chances are you truly love writing. Most authors grew up with the dream of one day writing books of their very own. Perhaps you did too? But, like [...]

What would human life be without the magic of story? Ever since our ancestors sat around sharing stories to make meaning of the world around them, telling tales has been a fundamental part of [...]

When most people dream of becoming a writer, what they’re really aspiring to is becoming a novelist. Is that true for you? If so, what exactly is holding you back from taking that first step? For [...]

We all know that it’s impossible to totally master the craft of fiction and reach a level where no more improvement can occur.  That’s kind of the beauty of it. There’s always a new skill to [...]

Even though there are plenty of people out there that claim writer’s block is nothing but a myth, it sure doesn’t feel like that at times! Have you ever been there? If you’ve been writing for [...]

Are you stuck in a rut? There are endless mental prisons that writers can feel trapped in.  Thankfully, there are usually ways out.  Try these. Plan a short story to flex your creative [...]

The practical parts of self-publishing might not be the most exciting, but they are absolutely essential.  Here’s a quick refresher on some important practical aspects of getting your book [...]

The world could always use a good story.  But what if you know you’ve got a story to share, but aren’t feeling a spark of inspiration? Try these resources to help you feel creative and ready [...]

Sometimes the will to write is there.  But the inspiration? Anywhere else. Try these resources to inspire your eureka moment.  Take a deep dive into possible topics to write [...]

When you stop and think about the number of books being released, you’ll soon realize it’s a crowded marketplace. Between the traditional and indie publishing worlds, there is a glut of new [...]