Blogging about my books, the writing process, mindset, and anything else I feel like sharing.
*Special guest post by Melanie Faith, author of From Promising to Published.
Have you ever gotten praise for your writing but still felt it wasn’t good enough? Or gotten published and started to doubt if you’ll ever write anything publishable again? Or felt that the first story or poem or book was just a fluke?
Read More*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post from Barbara Barth, author of A Wingman for Christmas: A Sweet Water Novella.
I may be a big talker when you get me started, but I’m also a great listener. There is nothing I like better than to hear the stories others share with me. I listen closely then respond with “That would make a great book!” And I’m serious.
Read More*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post by Kate Brenton, ED.M.
Story is timeless medicine for the human spirit, both in the telling and the receiving, even today. Let’s jump to my marketing meeting for the finalization of my first book’s subtitle (I promise this is universally relevant to writers—stick with me), I was talking with an amazing person who had no idea what my book was about, but he was kind, skilled and open-minded. Which was a great combo, because if it made sense to him it would likely make sense to others was my thinking.
Read MoreWell, first of all, my rule is NOT to respond to bad reviews, so maybe I should have titled this post a little better. As tempting as it may be to comment or engage with the reviewer, just don't do it!
Read MoreBeing a writer can be tough sometimes. Not only do you have to constantly come up with new and interesting ideas, you also have to deal with the inevitable rejections that come with trying to get your work published. And even if you're lucky enough to get a book deal, there's no guarantee your book will be a bestseller. In fact, most books don't sell very well at all.
Read MoreWhen it comes to personal finance, one of the most important things you can do is keep track of your income and expenses. This will help you see where your money is going so you can make adjustments accordingly. The best way to do this is by using a budget planner.
Read MoreNovember is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), when writers from all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. The event is open to writers of all genres, whether you're working on your first book or your 50th. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the month and come out with a complete (and hopefully good) draft of your novel.
Read MoreMarketing your book can be a tough and discouraging process, but there are ways to make it easier on yourself. Many people don't like marketing themselves, and that's true for authors too. Sometimes this is because of poor mindset toward marketing activities and feeling like your books won't sell no matter what you do.
Read MoreHi, I'm Michelle! Writing is a passion of mine. I love to entertain and educate through my writing. I started out writing about business and money and have moved on to thrillers and picture books.
Spending time with family is what I'm all about. Life's too short!
I have two amazing sons who love Lego and ninjas...and TV (sigh)!! We read a ton of storybooks to make up for the TV thing. One of the best ways to explain things is through stories of course.
If it was up to me, I'd have chips and dip for dinner every night with a super dark chocolate bar to round out the meal...and maybe an apple! It's a good thing I've got kids and a husband. They keep me responsible (and healthy).
