Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words. –Mark Twain For most writers, ideas come at the least opportune moments—and we want to jot them down quickly before they are lost. If you’re in the process of writing a novel, having a good note-taking system to create an outline […]



Traditional vs. Self-Publishing Is there a right answer? It kind of (always) depends on what you’re looking for. Of course you want to get your book published, but this guide can help you decide what’s right for you! Traditional Publishing Pros Print distribution in bookstores No upfront financial cost Usually they offer an advance They do […]


Everybody has a story. So, tell it. And by that we mean, self-publish your book! There are so many moving parts to the publishing process – from editing, to design and layout, to marketing. It can be overwhelming to try and wrangle it all by yourself. You need a team to support you! A writer and […]


The dramatic movement of Fiction can be summarized in three words: want, obstacle, action. Without them, there’s no story. Working properly, your story will have the right elements that will begin and end happily. The character needs to want something, but something or someone else gets in the way and that leads to some type […]
