Tweet This is not a how to become traditionally published. For that, I’d highly recommend this post with infographic from Jane Friedman. This is a post on what it’s like to endure the relentless journey of becoming a traditionally published author if you choose to take it. It’s the post I wished I read before I started on my own journey 8+ years ago. While your author’s journey will be unique to you, there are similarities in all heroic journeys especially on the road to being published. While many are equipping themselves this summer with travel gear during the pandemic,…
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Tweet The air has shifted. Even here in Hawaii, there’s a slight change in the seasons. The days are getting longer. It’s time to store my sweaters away sadly and I’m back to my usual tank top shorts uniform. Seasons are light bulb reminders externally of things we need to shed inside. While we declutter and spring clean to make ready for summer, there are things we can do as writers to check-in, to make sure we’re still where we need to be. This can look like ordering more paper, getting a fun new journal or laptop. It could mean…
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Tweet I’ve devoted a decade to nonfiction writing, but my love for reading and writing began with fiction. This is the first of what I hope will be many posts on the art of fiction writing. And it’s a good one! I’m pretty proud of this girl! I met her when I started my first local writing group and she’s been supportive, and helpful in her advice, feedback and edits. While other members have gone off to complete manuscripts, she is the only one I know who has not only finished a book, but published it in a short amount…