Category Archives: Advice for Writers

My Advice to My Newbie Writer Self: 20 Things I Wish I’d Known 7 Years Ago

1. Get on Twitter and into the blogosphere as soon as possible. Don’t worry about numbers, retweets, or “building a platform.” You don’t even have to actually blog. Just follow all the experts you can find and begin learning. Knowledgeable … Continue reading

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My Wish for Writers

May you always have more books than friends on Goodreads. (May you someday have more “fans” than books.) May you never have to ask, “Did I back that up in time?” May your wrists stay strong and healthy, your eyes … Continue reading

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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 2

geared towards people who work at home, especially writers This is the second half of my productivity tips list, so if you missed part 1, don’t forget to check it out! 6. Schedule both fun time and chill time. And … Continue reading

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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 1

geared towards people who work at home, especially writers I have been called plenty of things in my life, but I don’t think “lazy” has ever been one of them. Workaholic, anal-retentive, perfectionist, slave-driver, and bossy? Sure. Lazy? Not so … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Attending a Writers’ Conference

This weekend I attended the DFW Writers’ Conference. It was my second year, and this time I got some things right (that I learned last year) and some things wrong (that I experimented with this year). So I thought I’d … Continue reading

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