Published on May 3, 2019

I was pulling with all my might on a line to stop Tanny from going too far forward and I tripped on the boom, which was on the port side deck. Brian had warned us all to watch out for the boom. Heck, I’d been tip-toeing over it for three months. But, down I went and…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 26, 2019

While toddler Jack was sitting at the table eating macaroni and cheese and green beans, I pulled out my guitar to practice. And, he was completely uninterested until…
Published on April 19, 2019
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly: Name one magazine mentioned by Edith Kanyagia that pays $400+ for articles. Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free! NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S […]
Published on April 18, 2019
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”
Published on April 18, 2019

The only “treatment” was to tape up his eye to keep it shut while it heals. After that, he was raring to go have more fun so he raced to the truck for his airsoft rifle. And, that’s when this happened…
Published on April 18, 2019
Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals, writing career advice, writing tips

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. Pull up a chair and prepare for some belly laughs!
Published on April 11, 2019
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly: Name one of the fictional individuals Angela mentioned when discussing extra charges for Pain in the (Bleep) clients. CONGRATS TO Marie Daniely for her correct answer, “Never Gonna Commit Nancy!” Check in every week for your chance to win! Send your answer through the contact form here. You […]
Published on April 11, 2019

Another useful and in some cases, all too familiar, article topic. I have seen the ‘NO HURRY NAOMI’ a couple of times myself. Here is another one…