by Jill Williamson | Apr 24, 2019 | Encouragement, Learning from Other Authors, Writing Life
I spent last week under the redwood trees, surrounded by writers. Mount Hermon, which is just outside San Jose, is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I’ve ever been, and each time I come back, I feel like I’ve entered a place of supernatural...
by Jill Williamson | Apr 10, 2019 | Creativity, Getting Published, Goals, Learning from Other Authors, Self-Publishing, Writing As A Business
Last week I launched a Kickstarter campaign to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of my first book (By Darkness Hid) being published. I can’t believe it’s been ten years already! But then I took this picture and saw that, yes, it really has been ten years....
by Stephanie Morrill | Mar 18, 2019 | Getting Feedback On Your Writing, Learning from Other Authors, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing Life
Confession: I dread when I’m asked about author voice at writing conferences. I always trip all over my words, and I usually find myself talking in circles. My answer is always convoluted with so many half-baked thoughts that I’m sure I’ve never...
by Jill Williamson | Mar 13, 2019 | Author Life, Encouragement, Learning from Other Authors, Writing Life
Jill here. I love reading books about the lives of writers. While every author’s journey is different, we can learn much from those who have gone before us. I recently read a biography on the life of Louisa May Alcott that focused on her time working as a nurse...