10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Conference Experience

A couple of years ago, during my week of 10 Writing Tips in 5 Days, I wrote a post called “Join the Club” about becoming a member of writing organizations and attending events and going to conferences. At the time, I was talking to myself as much as anyone else, because I was still a newbieContinue reading “10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Conference Experience”

Why My 2016 Reading Goal Has a Cap

In 2015, I read 78 books. My goal for 2016 is to read at least 50. And no more than 75. I love books. Reading is my favorite thing. So why would I put a cap on my reading goal? Because I don’t just love books, I’m obsessed with them. I read in the morning.Continue reading “Why My 2016 Reading Goal Has a Cap”

Christmas Songs for Writers

1. The First Novel 2. O Holy Plot 3. All I Want for Christmas is Muse 4. Revisin’ Around the Christmas Tree 5. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fiction 6. The Twelve Years of Revising 7. God Rest Ye Weary Typing Hands 8. Go Pitch It at a Conference 9. Do You ReadContinue reading “Christmas Songs for Writers”