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Writing Life
Imposter Syndrome in the Life of a Writer
By the time most writers get an agent or a book deal, they have put in much time and effort. It feels like crossing a marathon finish line: breathless, exhausting, but exhilarating at the same time. I DID IT, the …
Before You Write Another Word
Most writers think their problem is discipline. If they could stay focused, log in more hours or quit binge watching Netflix, then the words would come easier. But often, that isn’t the issue. More often, the struggle isn’t lack of …
Tips for better productivity
I don’t know about you, but I’m always trying to find ways to be more productive. It seems like each day flies by more quickly than the day before. I have found a few areas where productivity can be increased; …
Post Book Release Blues
I was recently scrolling through social media, and came upon a statement that stopped me in my tracks. “No one talks about the post-book release emotional slump that authors experience. Why is no one talking about this?” It made me …
What a Writer Doesn’t Know May Hurt Them
What a writer doesn’t know may hurt them?
What a way to kick off a blog post! Isn’t this supposed to be a place where writers find encouragement? It is. Keep reading. This isn’t click-bait. It’s essential to your success …
Writing When You’re Not Writing
If you’re writing this week, it’s either because you’re on a tight deadline, you’re stranded on a solitary island in the South Pacific and it just happens to have wifi, or you finished all your shopping and meal prep …
Should Writers Query Literary Agents During the Holidays?
One of the questions I see most in online spaces among writers is some iteration of, “Is it worth my time to query literary agents during the holidays—are they even reading queries?” I can’t speak for all literary agents, but …
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Gratitude and the Writing Life
This year is quickly wrapping up and the holidays are already upon us. How did that happen so fast? Some are closing out the year with great joy and reason for celebration while others are struggling with disappointment. With Thanksgiving …
When It’s Okay for a Writer to Binge
Friends and I were discussing (okay, it was the other Books & Such agents) when it is and is not appropriate for a writer to binge. The conversation created–pun intended–food for thought.
We LOVE food for thought. One …