Toward Optimism
By: Bruce Levine Foolishness allowsStrains of laughter making songs Phosphorescent skies Lazy brooks and streamsTrout swimming by silentlyTranquil...
Media-Savvy Author: How to Use Video to Sell More Books
If you’re an author preparing to release a book, you’ve probably heard the advice “build your platform” and “grow your audience.” But how exactly...
HONOR Smartphone Deals: Are They Worth the Hype?
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone in need of a reliable device, HONOR smartphones have likely caught your attention. With their latest deals making...
2025 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 10
For the 10th and final day of this 10-day Get Started Right Writing Challenge, let's get focused for a 30-minute final sprint. And tomorrow, I'll share some...
What Is Author Care (and How Can I Support It)?
I published my first book in 2015, and said yes to everything without question and without concern. I was grateful for the opportunities coming my way (I still...
Kayla Olson: On the Joy of Collaborating With an Editor
Kayla Olson is the author of two books for young adults and The Reunion. Whether writing at her desk or curled up with a good book, she can most often be found...
In Search of the Well-Crafted Sentence
View PostEvery writer should spend time learning the tools of his trade. We use words, and we use them in abundance. We should wield them both creatively and...
2025 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 9
For the ninth day of this challenge, share the hardest part of writing for you. Maybe you don't feel you have enough time, or there are too many distractions...
9 Things Writers Should Know About Y2K
The Y2K Era took place between 1997 and 2008. I wanted to write Y2K as a “decades book,” like Chuck Klosterman’s The Nineties or David Halberstam’s...