The best advice for writer’s block is accommodating procrastination in your writing process. Procrastination. In writing, the word alone likely terrifies you. In person, it can be a writer’s greatest enemy, stunting them from producing their work in a timely manner. It can feel debilitating, paralyzing, sometimes even humiliating. It’s likely you’ve come here to [...]
Where can you publish short stories, essays, and poetry? If you’ve ever wondered about the process of literary journal submissions (aka “literary magazine submissions”), this blog may be able to answer some of your questions about how to get published in these types of periodicals. Recently, Authors Publish magazine offered a free talk from writer [...]
What Does Book Proofreading Include? While many people mistakenly believe all stages of book editing are the same as book “proofreading,” there is most definitely a difference. Not sure if your manuscript is ready for a proofread? Asking yourself, “How do I find someone to proofread my book?” Read on for answers! Traditional Publishing Sets the [...]
Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival Editor Cortni had a wonderful time at the Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival 2024. The event took place at the Mall at Wellington Green on a bright and sunny Saturday, June 15, a perfect backdrop for the sunny group of writers who met to […]
Sometimes a question seems straightforward, like “How long will it take to edit my book?" but the answer can be a bit deceptive. There are a few variables to consider before you arrive at the right answer for your situation. In this blog, we’re going to consider what different timelines might look like if you [...]
Although writers of all genres should consider how different readers may approach their text, it’s particularly important for writers of romance, erotica, or “spicy romance” novels to connect with readers who are looking for their content. That’s why everyone could benefit from a universal ratings system. As a reader, if there were a single standard [...]
All aspiring science fiction writers want their speculative fiction to take their readers on a journey. In the dynamic world of storytelling, the role of technology extends far beyond mere gadgets and gizmos. "Technology" can mean many things. Especially depending on context. As a sci-fi series editor, it helps to understand the multifaceted importance of [...]
You may have heard that there's no wrong way to write a book. When you make the goal to write, first draft jitters can easily get in the way, and without a plan or solid options for your process, you won't know what's right or wrong. Many pieces of advice for finishing your book first [...]
As a blog for writers and editors that generally focuses on how words are put together in a text, we don't usually discuss much about book cover design, unless we're talking about back covers and what goes on them. But today, let’s talk about front cover design. I recently stumbled on Book Brush, and I have found [...]
Like any creative, you will hear a multitude of advice on how to face rejection as a writer. No two pieces of advice are going to work the same for any one person; each person will have to find what helps soothe or motivate them after a rejection of a draft submission, no answer or [...]