My English teacher taught me about misplaced modifiers in high school. I figured everyone else received the same education, but apparently not. Because I’m constantly running across misplaced modifiers. Mostly, I see them in self-published books that have not been properly edited. But I also see them in blog posts.Continue Reading
Have you thought of starting a coaching business? Here, life coach Yota Schneider shares her experiences doing just that. It was spring of 1998 when I knew I had reached my threshold. My twin girls were 2-years-old and I was an account executive with Clinique. I was working an ungodlyContinue Reading
I asked writer Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt to share with us her challenges of writing a trilogy—in the middle of writing that trilogy. As a writer dealing with a chronic illness, she has put into place many processes that help her keep her story and her writing on track. It tookContinue Reading
How do you stay healthy while writing? It’s not easy. I’m a full-time health and wellness writer and even I struggle with it. There’s no doubt that spending a lot of time at the computer—which most writers do—is horrible for your health. It leads to all sorts of problems, includingContinue Reading
Health hacks for writers—here are three from David Oppegaard, who’s new book, Claw Heart Mountain, released in January 2023. by David Oppegaard Writing is a grind. I’ve been writing novels for almost thirty years (since I was fifteen) and I am currently working on my twenty-second novel. That is aContinue Reading
If you’re looking for more helpful tips for writers, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been doing a lot of coaching for writers lately, so I figured it might be fun—after 25 years as a professional writer—to try to come up with a writing tip for every letter ofContinue Reading
I’d say my biggest emotional challenge started for me after I wrote my first novel. I sat at my computer staring into the illuminated screen and said, “Now what?” At first, I hadn’t a clue about self-publishing or traditional publishing. I researched and tried to wrap my head around theContinue Reading
When it comes to your writing goals, are you honoring the stage of life you’re in? Recently, I’ve been beating myself up for failing to go down to the (very cold) basement to walk/jog a mile or two first thing in the morning. I thought if I “got serious” aboutContinue Reading
For me, it’s always about time. I used to feel very out-of-sorts and uncomfortable if I went for any period of time without writing. I’ve learned to understand that writing is the way I process and manage experiences and emotions. It feels like I can breathe better when I knowContinue Reading
Could you use some sleeping tips? You already know that sleep is important to your health and wellness. (Read more about that in our “get your creative brain to sleep” post.) Sleep is critical to your writing life too. If you’re struggling to get enough, you may find yourself feelingContinue Reading
You haven’t found a publisher for your book. And you really want one. Sure, you could self-publish, but that doesn’t fit in with your publishing plan right now. You want a traditional publisher and you’ve been working toward that goal for a while. But it’s not happening. What’s going on?Continue Reading
How accurate are you when writing medical scenes? According to Dr. Natalie Dale, most writers make a lot of mistakes when it comes to medical topics. Fortunately, she’s written a guide to help you make sure you get it right in your next book! by Natalie Dale I see writersContinue Reading