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Stop Procrastinating, Start Writing

February 11, 2021 by Cathy Stucker

Would-be authors claim they want to write a book, but in fact they want to have already written a book. Writing is hard! Author Joseph Heller once said, “Every writer I know has trouble writing.” And he’s not the only one who has alluded to the difficulty of writing. Stephen King’s quote, “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work,” … [Read more...]

FAQs About Children’s Book Illustrations

January 1, 2021 by Emily Andrews-McKee

  Many authors of children’s picture books have questions about how to get their books illustrated. Here are some common questions about illustrations for children’s books. I have written a children’s picture book, but I am not an artist. How do I find someone to illustrate the book before I submit it to publishers? Most publishers do not want to receive … [Read more...]

5 Posts Every Author Should Write on their Website

October 19, 2020 by Dave Chesson

Did you know that your author website can help you generate additional income? Many authors underestimate the power of a good website. Your dedicated website can help you communicate with your current readers, help you gain new followers, and even serve as a platform for new releases. However, you can also monetize it directly through your blog. But starting to generate … [Read more...]

Reducing Everyday Distractions So You Can Get More Writing Done

October 12, 2020 by MC Starbuck

I view my distractions from writing in two categories: internal and external. The trick is eliminating both at the same time to create a distraction-free environment conducive to writing. I may be excited to write, but on my way to do it, I see a pile of laundry that needs to be taken care of. As I check the time on my phone, I notice a few messages. I should reply so I … [Read more...]

E.S.Danon – Moon in Bastet

September 29, 2020 by Cathy B Stucker

What is your most recent book? Tell us a bit about it. Moon In Bastet is my debut novel. It’s a hyper-fiction memoir, written in a fantasy world but based off my true life. I was inspired by Martel’s The Life of Pi, which is very similar to how I wrote Moon In Bastet – except this is my memoir. Moon In Bastet touches upon anti-Semitism, the Spanish expulsion of Sephardic … [Read more...]

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