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 …
Bloggers who become writers
Five Practices for Becoming a Better Writer
Whether you’ve just started putting pen to paper or you’ve been writing for years, one truth remains constant: there’s always room to grow. Becoming a better writer isn’t about waiting for inspiration to strike—it’s about showing up consistently, pushing your …
Five Tips to Becoming a Better Writer
Writing is about putting one word after another, in such a way that the reader will be drawn into the text. But as with all endeavors, becoming a better writer comes with frustrations. Here are five things that I have …
Blogging with a Focused Approach
Blogger: Rachel Kent
A Books & Such client asked a great question on Facebook recently. She wanted to know what some experienced bloggers wished they had known before starting their blogs. The majority answered that they wished they had a …
Ruined by Blog Writing
Janet Kobobel Grant
Publishers remain eager to connect with blog writers who have amassed faithful readers. Therefore, an agent’s interest in a potential client is piqued at the mention of a strong blog readership.
Because blogging can leapfrog a writer …