Blogger: Mary Keeley
Grandma Moses is an inspiration for any creative person. Recently, I read about her life and found that some of the traits she possessed are important for writers as well. Let’s examine a few.
She was a …
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Into the Unknown: Learning to Trust
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I sold my house yesterday. As long as everything goes as planned, we are going to need to move out by the 31st, and we don’t have a place to go yet. My husband and I are …
Professional Jealousy: Immunize Yourself from Its Bite
Blogger: Mary Keeley
At one point or another we’ve all been bitten by that green-eyed monster, otherwise known as professional jealousy. Ever hovering, seeking whom he may devour, he attacks by surprise at an unfortunate moment when defenses are weakened.…
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9 Reasons to Give Up on Publishing
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
The publication journey isn’t easy, no matter how you approach it. I’m always encouraging people to be patient, persevere through the obstacles, and doggedly pursue their dream. For some people, this means persistence through years or decades.…
11 Things Happy Authors Don’t Do
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Some authors are mildly successful but still happy. Some aren’t even published yet, but they’re still content with their journey. Other authors have great success, yet are still pretty unhappy. What makes the difference? How do we …
The Best Advice You Ever Received in a Critique
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Do you recall the one or two Aha! moments in your writing journey in which you personally received stellar advice or feedback that was life changing for your WIP? For your craft? For your career as an …
Never a Dull Moment in Publishing
Blogger: Mary Keeley
My morning routine begins with catching up on emails and news in the industry. Lately, more times than I care to admit it’s been as late as 11:00 when I finally glanced at the little clock on …
Overcoming Writer Frustration
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Recently, I’ve had conversations with several clients who are frustrated. Their circumstances are as different as their individual personalities, but there was a common thread: they were frustrated with themselves. It caused me to wonder if there …
Anatomy of a Conference Experience
Blogger: Mary Keeley
The busiest conference season is into full swing through the summer into fall. I’m at the Write To Publish Conference this week and will have limited time to respond to comments. But here are some of the …
May Day and Random Acts of Kindness
Blogger: Mary Keeley
When I sat down to write this week’s blog, it struck me that it will be posted on May 1. May Day. Every year without fail May Day reminds me of a mostly abandoned practice in my …