Author Profit Reality Check
A lot of writers don’t really understand how the whole compensation piece works in publishing. A lot of aspiring authors are also convinced they’re going to write a bestseller and make a fortune. Here’s your author profit reality check, along with a few must-know...
To Me or Not to Me Instead of I
Do you really know when to use me not I, or have you joined the apparent national movement to get that wrong? The trend drives me so nutty that I’m going to do my bit to reverse it by reposting a version of this rant every quarter. Of course, it’s hard...
The Art of Magazine Pitches
Pitching a magazine article is a little like asking someone out on a date. You don’t want to gush endlessly, you don’t want to be vague, and you definitely don’t want to sound like you copied the same line for 50 people. You want to be intriguing, specific, and worth...
Thanks – 2025
My father used to give the same Thanksgiving toast every year. Raising his glass, he simply said, “Thanks.” I’m definitely my father’s daughter. Unable—or perhaps unwilling—to improve on this post, I have simply decided to run it every year at this time as a tribute...
Writing Transitions That Make Your Prose Flow
A great paragraph can sparkle—but without good transitions, your readers will still stumble. Think of transitions as the invisible bridges or stepping stones that carry readers smoothly from one idea, scene, or chapter to the next. Done well, they create a sense of...
Dementia Man: The Memoir
I've helped a lot of authors with their memoirs. But working with Sam Simon, a lifelong advocate for justice and social change, the third time around has been a whole new kind of experience. After writing The Actual Dance, a memoir about his wife, Susan, battling...
The Secrets of Suspense in Fiction
You know that delicious feeling when you’re reading late at night, telling yourself just one more page, and suddenly it’s two in the morning? That’s suspense at work. It’s not just about thrillers or mysteries. It’s the engine that keeps readers glued to any kind of...
Writing Lessons From My Dogs: Slow Your Roll
Fall is always the time when I put writing plans in motion, likely a carryover from the school year schedule, coupled with the promise of crisper weather. While I love the resulting excitement and momentum, a certain amount of caution is advisable. This year, my pup,...
Timing Your Book Launch
You’ve written your book, polished it, had it professionally edited, and maybe even lined up your cover design, formatting, and marketing plan. But before you hit Publish, pause for a moment. Timing your launch can make the difference between your book making a quiet...
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