Overcoming Commitment Phobia by Diane Stark
How one author kept on schedule writing a new novel after placing a friendly wager with her husband!
24-Hour Short Story Contest!
Only 2 weeks until the Fall, 2015 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
PART I – The Romantic History of WritersWeekly and BookLocker by Angela Hoy
A long, long time ago, I was an aspiring freelance writer and a mother of three. I was also in a very unhappy marriage (which is described in my book, The Emergency Divorce Handbook for Women). And, at that time, I was working full-time in the aerospace industry as an accountant. I’d work all day, come home to care for the children, help them with their homework, feed them, play with them, bathe them, put them to bed, read to them, tuck them in, and, then, stay up until the wee hours of the morning, trying to make a better life for my babies. I typed research papers for college students. I did accounting and other office work for two entrepreneurs in town …
Who owns the rights to your 24-hour short story contest entry? You do!!
Hello. Was wondering, if I did not win the contest, can I submit my story to a magazine or other publishing company?
How to Avoid Giving Yourself (and Your Publisher) LEGAL Nightmares! by Harvey Randall
Could you, not your publisher, get sued for your book? What about fair use? How many ways can an author get sued???
Tropical Storm Erika? Pffftt!!!
Last weekend was our future son-in-law’s bachelor party in Key West. Of course, Tropical Storm Erika wanted to attend…and not in a fun way.
Love the New Site!
Your new design inspired me to write you WITHOUT asking you a specific question or seeking help of some kind! I’m always grateful that you perform such substantial work for so many writers, including me! …
This Question Might Alter Your Writing Career! by Carli Brinkman
As writers, we notice copy. We notice it everywhere. Sometimes, we notice it because it appeals to and inspires us. But most of the time, as professionals with a great appreciation for the effective written word, we notice it because it’s mediocre, or just plain bad. However, in these moments when you find yourself rewriting poorly worded copy in your head
How to KEEP WRITING through Holidays, Special Events, and More! by Wendy Hobday Haugh
For years, I allowed hosting responsibilities for family birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions to sidetrack me from writing. As a mother of 3, and piano teacher to 25, the needs of my family and regular paycheck always came first, and my writing? Dead last …
My traditional publisher won’t promote my book! What’s an easy, affordable way to do it myself?
In 2002, my book was published by (a traditional publisher). It’s a book on creative writing for teachers. I don’t think the publisher could afford marketing and I did not have time with my job at a museum. Any ideas for how to promote?