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Reading like a Writer (part 1)
A simple fact of the writing life is that you cannot write well if you are not also reading well. Not reading more, necessarily, but reading with intention. Reading with your writer‑brain switched on. Part of the pleasure of reading
5 Habits to Support Memoir Writing
The New Year is a time of reflection and, often, promise-making. (Can you believe it’s 2026!?) We promise ourselves that this year, we’re going to be the best version of ourselves. We’re going to rise to a higher standard, accomplish
6 Biggest Mistakes New Authors Make
For our last video and blog of 2025 (!), we are reflecting on the biggest mistakes we’ve seen (and made) over this year, often over and over again. These aren’t mistakes like putting a comma before every “and” regardless of
A Platform-Building Mindset
“Building Platform” can feel like a dreaded, insurmountable task for writers (especially ones that tend towards introversion or hate social media) but it doesn’t have to be. The concept and process of building a platform is often misunderstood. (It’s not
5 Steps to Landing a Book Deal
Landing a traditional book deal with a large publishing house is a dream for many writers. From the outside, the process can seem very mysterious and opaque. Landing one of those deals is a long process, and there is no
4 Pre-Prewriting Tips
Many writers know they want to tell their story someday but recognizing when “someday” has arrived is harder than it sounds. How do you know when you’re really ready? We often emphasize the importance of the development or “prewriting” stages