Work-life-writing-balance can be tricky for writers. Whether you’re published already or trying to crank out that first draft for publishers, it can be difficult to find writing time amidst our busier-than-ever lives.  There’s always something that says “hey, I need you to pay attention to me!” that really does need your immediate attention. And isn’t […]

There are a million things we, as writers, need to think about when writing a novel. With so much to focus on, it can be difficult to actually get any work done.  It’s push and pull—is there too much of this, too little of that? Where does this belong, if it belongs at all?  Is […]

Getting published is something most authors strive for. Regardless of why we want it, however, it’s no easy feat.  The ever-changing writing market, difficulty finding an agent, and the challenge of completing a writing project can all be barriers to our publishing goals. With all this in the way, what’s a writer to do?  The […]

As a writer, it can be easy to feel like we’re the only ones having our writing experiences. Sometimes, you might wonder:  Am I doing this right?  Do published authors struggle like this?  Does anyone have advice for this?  Answers to these questions aren’t singular or simple. They dig at our insecurities, and can make […]