Outlining a book can sometimes be like pulling out teeth-your own teeth. But with an outline, you can easily get your book started, identify plot holes, cut out fluff, and reduce writer’s block. Even writers who prefer to write on the fly may need to outline a book. For instance…

If you write fantasy, you may include one or more mythical creatures in your story. If you do, here are some things to keep in mind when writing these creatures. Centaurs The top half of a centaur is a human, and the bottom half, from waist down, is a horse. Depending…

Reading aloud together with your child will prepare your child to succeed better than any other activity. Why? We’ll go over the reasons reading is so important in your kid’s life in this post, along with tips on how to read aloud with your child. Why Is Reading Aloud to Your Kid Important? Stimulates the Imagination Of course, imagination and creativity…

Have you ever lost track of a favorite book from your childhood because you can’t remember the title or author? Do you have the story on the tip of your tongue? Can you explain the plot, describe the cover, or know the era, but just can’t remember the one detail…

Having an author blog is key to promoting yourself and your books. A blog will help you connect with current fans, as well as bring traffic to your website (through your newsletter, through organic searches, and through people sharing the blog post) and get your name out there. Of course…

I’m excited to share with you a few of my favorite books, books that captured my imagination and that I’ve read over and over again.

If you want to make a living as an author, you may wonder, how much do authors make? We’ll go over some basic numbers for traditionally published and indie authors. Traditionally Published Authors A traditionally published author may or may not receive an advance on their book for $5,000 to $10,000. Once the…

When the world isn’t the right way up, comfort reads give me that little window of time in which to pretend it is! Here’s an eclectic mix of some great, shortish books, which have helped me escape when I’ve needed it most.

Being an author is a lot of work, and it is important to celebrate the successes in your writing journey to encourage yourself to keep going, to feel accomplishment, to increase motivation, and to give yourself a break from all that work. Here are some suggestions to help keep you…