If you ask my mom, all of her children have a purpose in the role we have in our family. My sister is “The Fighter”— ready to come down on anyone willing to hurt the people she loves. My big brother is “The Protector”—he’ll protect us from others and even ourselves at times. My littleContinue reading “How writing helps me heal”
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Inspired to Aspire
When I was younger, I dreamed about being a cook or a teacher, making dirt and uncooked beans into exquisite 3-course meals. Instead, I would play school with my little brother and fail him on every assignment I gave. I know I am the reason he holds such disdain for anything school related. I thoughtContinue reading “Inspired to Aspire”
[Blog] Overcome rejection and press forward
If you have ever made an attempt to become traditionally published, you may have experienced rejection from literary agents. If you self-published your book and received negative reviews, you may feel rejected by readers. If you’ve sought support from family and friends and only received a few smiles and a couple pats on your back,Continue reading “[Blog] Overcome rejection and press forward”
How to make money at a book signing
This week, we’ve talked about how to have a successful author event and how to engage at your author event. We took a quick break to flirt with a few romantic quotes for Valentine’s Day. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about a few ways you can make money at your book signings.Continue reading “How to make money at a book signing”
How to engage at your author event
If you want to make money as an author, include author events on your marketing plan. Events are the perfect opportunity to meet residence in your community, connect with other authors and small businesses, and sell books. If you are an author and you haven’t started scheduling book signings, it’s time to do so. Now,Continue reading “How to engage at your author event”
How to have a successful author event
Hi, Writers! I love author events. Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending an event called Teen Book Fest with two of my teen girls. I loved every moment of it. It was so great meeting new authors, taking pictures with them, and celebrating their books! Authors appreciate being noticed and having an authorContinue reading “How to have a successful author event”
Here’s how you can find work-life balance as a writer
Writing is a passion and a profession that can be incredibly demanding. It can be hard to make time for yourself, your family, and your friends while you’re busy meeting deadlines and honing your craft. That’s why having a work-life balance is so important for writers. Here are some tips to help you achieve aContinue reading “Here’s how you can find work-life balance as a writer”
Writers, take a break.
There is a time to write and there is a time to rest. Have you ever sat in front of your computer in the middle of the night to write “a little bit more” before getting in bed? Tell the truth. I most certainly have. In fact, I recall a night when I told myselfContinue reading “Writers, take a break.”
Why you should visit your local library
When I was a young girl, I absolutely loved visiting my local library. We didn’t visit very often, but whenever I went, I was smitten by the smell of books. Our city library was pretty small, but later as a new college student, I was able to use Xavier University’s library to do research becauseContinue reading “Why you should visit your local library”
How to (and should you) write a book in 30 days
Let me start today’s post with a question. How many of you have noticed how fast people want things finished? Leave a comment below if you notice the same thing. Seriously– my observation is that we are living in a very fast-paced time. Just look at shows like “Married at First Sight” which is aContinue reading “How to (and should you) write a book in 30 days”
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