Did They REALLY Read My Whole MS? Why We Should Start a Swoon Reads Forum

We should start a Swoon Reads forum. Here’s something I discussed with a writer from the site: How do people do to read your ENTIRE book in minutes, an hour, and rate you and comment you right away? My answer is, they don’t. Here’s how I know this. I uploaded my manuscript at, let’s say,… Continue reading Did They REALLY Read My Whole MS? Why We Should Start a Swoon Reads Forum

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Go Pro! Why You Want a Professional Website or Blog

Do you have a professional website or blog? Although it can be tempting to just opt for the free choice, every writer needs a professional website. Sometimes free is a viable option, and, let’s face it, just plain cool. But you still pay a price when you choose free – even if it doesn’t come… Continue reading Go Pro! Why You Want a Professional Website or Blog

How Do I Tell My Story? Choosing the Best Narrative

I’m often asked about narrative: How do I know what tense to use to tell my story? In whose POV (*Point Of View) should I tell it? Should it be in first-person or third person…or second-person? (Wait, is there such a thing as second-person??) Choosing a narrative isn’t as easy as some are maybe led… Continue reading How Do I Tell My Story? Choosing the Best Narrative

What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” Just the other day, in the middle of a week where I’ve started exploring my own fears, my mom shared with me a Facebook interview with Oprah. In the interview, Oprah mentions she’d never felt fear before. Ever. Not a day in her life. According to Oprah,… Continue reading What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?