
How did you meet your writing group?
One of this month’s features asks a handful of authors that exact question, and I always love hearing people’s responses. I met mine through Camp
One of this month’s features asks a handful of authors that exact question, and I always love hearing people’s responses. I met mine through Camp
I have an honest confession to make: I’ve been staring at my computer for a few minutes now, trying to figure out what I want
One of my favorite parts of Christmas morning has always been reading the letter Santa Claus leaves for me and my siblings. My parents started
In American Sign Language, to sign the word “friend,” you hook your two pointer fingers together, then flip both hands over and repeat the action.
I’ve never considered myself particularly technology capable. Sure, having grown up awash in new devices and an expanding internet, I’m probably more adept than I
A few weeks ago, I spent an afternoon shopping for school supplies with my younger sister. She’ll be a freshman in college this year, attending
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus January is a month for
I’m a dreamer. I have a list a mile-long of books I want to write, places I want to visit, and ideas I want to
“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” L. M. Montgomery Our books are the products of our imaginations, and though the stories within
Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all. – Helen Keller There comes a point in an author’s career when they need to be
For the last four issues we have helped you get your manuscript to be its best version. Now, it’s time to decide how you are
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney You’ve written your book, edited it until it
Or is it salvation? The right editor will be your partner, helping polish your words so your story shines. But how do you know if
Editing can be a daunting part of the writing process. Whether a critique partner, beta readers, or an editor, it’s the first time eyes other
As writers, we want readers to love our book as much as we do, so it behooves us to give it the best possible cover
“Judge a book by its cover.” We’re told not to, but we all do it. First impressions count, and this is your chance. What will
After the excitement of Outlining, that first glimmer of the idea that’s going to be the most amazing story ever, we come to First Drafts.
Before I get to this month’s topic, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us in our launch. Seeing how the
The part of indie publishing that makes my heart sing is not seeing my own words in print (although I like that too) but helping
The Start of Our Story When Chelle Honiker and Alice Briggs first presented the notion of a magazine dedicated to the independent author community, I
A quick glance in my crystal ball tells me you’re reading this in February, but—because of the crazy scheduling required to produce a magazine like
How to Structure Your Emails and Use Your Storytelling Powers to Sell More Books Our brains are wired for stories. And as an author, you
Twitter is a unique social media platform built on brevity, requiring users to limit posts to only 280 characters at a time. But a writer
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