A “thankful author” is an author who expresses gratitude for the gift of writing, acknowledging the people and experiences that have influenced their work. I am going to claim this day as a day of thankfulness and encourage writers to think about the many people who bless and enrich our lives. Here are some things that … Read more
November is for writing and it is not too late to start. Maybe you’ve never thought of yourself as a writer. But you have been thinking about giving writing a try. Here’s the good news. You do not need a college degree to be a writer and author. What you do need is to write. … Read more
What is National Author’s Day 2024? National Author’s Day is celebrated on November 1st each year to honor the contributions of authors worldwide. Whether it’s through novels, poems, essays, or academic works, authors play an important role in shaping our culture, educating readers, and providing entertainment. Authors have a unique ability to transport us to new worlds, introduce … Read more
One of my author friends, recently shared she has an author coach to help her with her books. I mistakenly thought an author coach was the same as a writing coach. But there are slight differences. Which coaching is right for you? Author or Writing? Only you can decide. Author Coach An Author Coach coaches you through … Read more
As a former teacher, I believe that there is a lesson in most things. The lessons I have learned from writing Gertie Saves the Day and Two Wins for Wiley could fill a notebook or two. It has been just over two years now since my books were published. My life changed for the better and I … Read more
A traditional publishing journey is a challenge for even the most experienced author. I have yet to reach that goal of being a traditionally published author, but I have not given up. I spend most of my time writing picture book stories and revising manuscripts. The rest of my time is spent sending queries to … Read more
The Women in Publishing Summit (WIP Summit 2024) is an online conference. It is held the first week of March and it features women, and those who identify as women, who are authors, editors and publishing professionals. It’s a multi-day virtual event. All sessions are held LIVE on Zoom, and the conference covers topics on … Read more
“Always be connecting” is a phrase I have heard over and over again from fellow authors. There is value in connecting with other writers, no matter where you are in your author journey. I highly recommend connecting with others who share similar goals. Writing is mostly a solitary activity with you and your computer. Connecting … Read more
When we picture a successful writer, we often imagine them sitting at a desk, typing all day. Writing a book is often a solitary venture. It requires a lot of time to sit by yourself and write. But in reality, the process of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a book is not a solitary endeavor. … Read more
Joining a writing community can be one of the most important things that you can do as a writer. Children’s writing has been in my blood for years, but it wasn’t until the end of my college teaching career that I could really spend the time fine tuning my craft. Writing for children was the … Read more
