Sometimes, the hardest thing about being an author is coming up with a solid idea for your next book. Have you ever experienced that? If you have, you know how painful the...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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 muscles...

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 out into...

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...

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 about.  Understand that getting inspired to...

Are you holding yourself back from pursuing your most important dreams? Often, your mind will confine you in your comfort zone rather than letting you run the risk of failure and...

The total freedom of being an independent author isn’t without its drawbacks. While you have the liberty of being able to carry out each part of the book creation process in...

Being an indie author involves a heck of a lot more than just writing. While there is no substitute for being a great writer, even the best writers need to be...

While choosing to become a self-published author grants you unlimited creative freedom, it also adds a lot of items to your to-do list! If you’re not careful, it’s easy to get...