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Let’s talk about dashes. Not the hyphen (which has its own job), but the real…
of books are released each year!! —everyone has a story to tell. Most of us…
Authenticity vs. AI? It’s an interesting world today. The rise of AI-generated content is rewriting…
It’s a new chapter for writers! Way before I started in 2005, traditional publishing has…
Diversity! Someone said the other day that diversity is like the office coffee machine—ubiquitous, necessary,…
“Authentic connection”—it’s not just another buzzword, is it? Especially in an industry where stories and…
In order to lead, you must first learn to follow. This sentiment rings true across…
Judge a Book by Its Cover? Absolutely! The book cover is the first thing that…
Ever wonder why your book isn’t flying off the shelves like you imagined? Let’s talk…
Personal cheerleader or a relentless critic? Daily self-talk is great, but the million-dollar question is:…
For writers, research can be a daunting task. Digging through layers of information. Hoping to…
Today, I want to discuss a trio of essential ingredients for any successful collaboration: communication,…
Writers and other “creatives” often face a unique challenge when it comes to managing time….
Does it feel like your day job is holding you back from your dream of…
From time to time, I review old grammar rules– even if it’s just to dust…
How do you know if a book subject and theme are salable? I get this…
DRAWING THE LINE: Where AI Ends and Art Begins The topic of integrating AI into…
Yesterday, two opposite things happened: (1) I got a scathing e-mail response to the personal…
Doing a “fence sit” here. I am a published author and also an agent. What…
You’ve done it! Your breakout novel is complete. Your critique group raves, and you think…
If you’re your own publisher, you’re also your own marketer. Don’t expect to see your…
Most legitimate publishers view subsidy publishers (a “respectable” term for vanity publishers) as little more…
If an agent suggests editorial changes, do I have to make them? Will I lose…
THE POWER OF EDITING: WHY EVERY MANUSCRIPT DESERVES A SECOND LOOK ….or third, and fourth…
Who is your reader? We all know that writing for kids isn’t a one-size-fits-all game—it’s…
I get it! Coming up with a completely original plot is like trying to reinvent…
THOU SHALT NOT MORALIZE When I was in school, we had plenty of children’s books…
I often reference my favourite pastime, beyond writing, as it provides me with invaluable moments…
It’s not just about writing. Awaken all FIVE SENSES. In a culture dominated by the…
Reading isn’t merely a pastime; it’s a journey. With each page turned, we enter adventures…
Writing is an excavation. Like an archaeologist unearths ancient artifacts, a writer sifts through layers…
What if we were to embrace imperfection instead of shunning it? What if we were…
No, I am not endorsing immoral behaviour. I believe it is important to understand the…
“Curiosity killed the cat!” While the origin of the modern version remains a bit of…
