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Author Mandy Jackson-Beverly on the Challenges with Book Reviews
Mandy Jackson-Beverly
Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly believes many indie authors get the short end of the stick when it comes to book reviews. Authors will join groups that promise great book reviews in exchange for payment, but then the...
over 5 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Story ideas: How to hone the idea - article
Michael Esser
So you've got a great idea for a new story, but you find yourself needing a little help. You need to take your idea, define its central theme, and develop it into a full-fledged book. To do so, hone your idea into a story line with a plot that can serve...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Tips for Balancing Life and Writing - video
Adele Ryan McDowell
Are you struggling with finding balance in your writing and family life? Watch as Adele Ryan McDowell, psychologist and author of Balancing Act , discusses how she finds time to write and balance life's demands.
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Tips for Balancing Life and Writing - podcast
Adele Ryan McDowell
Are you struggling with finding balance in your writing and family life? Listen as Adele Ryan McDowell, psychologist and author of Balancing Act , discusses how she finds time to write and balance life's demands. Click here to play this audio clip...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Writing Sweet Like Sugar - podcast
Wayne Hoffman
Author Wayne Hoffman discusses his novel Sweet Like Sugar. It's a great example of how novels can be used to explore serious social issues while at the same time telling a fascinating story. Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Writing Sweet Like Sugar - video
Wayne Hoffman
Author Wayne Hoffman discusses his novel Sweet Like Sugar. It's a great example of how novels can be used to explore serious social issues while at the same time telling a fascinating story.
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
From Journalist to Author - podcast
Bruce DeSilva
Author Bruce DeSilva discusses how his background as a journalist informed the development of his novel, "Rogue Island." He includes some tips for prolific writing based on his journalism experiences. If you are unsure how much you can or should write...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Advice for Beginning Writers: Leveraging Critiques - video
Suzy Spencer
If you are just getting started in writing, check out this interview with veteran author and writing coach Suzy Spencer. She shares her opinion on how to get started and how to leverage critiques without taking them personally.
over 8 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
From Journalist to Author - video
Bruce DeSilva
Author Bruce DeSilva discusses how his background as a journalist informed the development of his novel, "Rogue Island." He includes some tips for prolific writing based on his journalism experiences. If you are unsure how much you can or should write...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Competing with Low Cost Freelance Writers - video
Stephanie Golden
The freelance writing market is inundated with low cost resources. So how do you compete as you work to build a freelance writing business? Writer Stephanie Golden shares her thoughts on this topic, including how you might be perceived based on the rates...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Freelance Writer
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