by Jill Williamson | Feb 13, 2019 | Author Life, First Drafts, Goals, Writing Life
My School Report Well, I’ve done it. I have officially completed my application to grad school. You’re probably like, “Didn’t you already turn in your application?” Yes. Yes I did. But part of my application was passing some tests, and...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 11, 2019 | Author Life, Writing, Writing Life
To all the writers who entered the 100-word contest: WAY TO GO on entering. That can feel vulnerable, and it takes bravery. We’re proud of you! The top 15 entries will be announced tomorrow on the blog. Because of what I’ve been reading, I’ve been...
by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 8, 2019 | Author Life, Getting Published
Last week I promised you some thoughts on query letters and I am here to deliver. As I began to prepare for this topic, I realized it would be unwise to tackle it all in one week. Instead, we’ll discuss the who and why and how of query letters over the next two or...
by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 1, 2019 | Author Life, Getting Published
Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how often I refer to “my team.” The excessive references are an outworking of what’s going on in my professional life right now. I’ve had some exciting changes and forward momentum on my projects. Hopefully I can let you all...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 25, 2019 | Author Life, Creativity, Productivity, The Craft of Writing, Writing Life
We are creatures of comfort, aren’t we? Especially when we’re tasked with doing something that stretches us. If we’re going to run a marathon, we need sneakers that fit perfectly and shorts that don’t rub in all the wrong places. When we’re going on a long road trip,...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 18, 2019 | Author Life, Getting Published, Writing Life
“Have you always wanted to be a writer?” When I’m out and about, doing author events, this is the question I get most often. It’s understandable; we all like to see lifelong dreams realized. It inspires hope in us, that the things we’ve always longed for...
