Self-Publishing vs. Traditional: Janyre Tromp’s Real-World Experience with Both (and Clear Favorite)
For years, writers have asked for my take on a pressing question: traditional publishing or self-publishing? We end up discussing […]
Why Writers Get Lost in Research (And How to Find Your Way Back)
I once worked on a personal essay involving my childhood bedroom but couldn’t remember the wallpaper pattern. How could I
Start with Your Ideal Audience: Insights from Janyre Tromp
Award-winning author and editor Janyre Tromp joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the most vital topics
Don’t Wait to Share Your Message
I grew up on a farm before email, before social media, before any Internet existed for the general public. We
Write Your Way Forward
I tend to sprawl—both in my writing and, if you ask my family, on the couch. I start with a
Afraid to Click “Publish”?
Whether it’s a blog post or a book, you take a risk every time your finger hovers over “publish” to
Organize Your Notes with the Seek, Sort and Stack Approach
An idea pops into your head, so you grab whatever paper product lies nearby and scribble down the thought. Or
You Deserve a Place That Feels Like Home: Literary Matchmaking with Deidra Riggs
Find your publishing home without losing your voice: Literary agent Deidra Riggs reveals insider secrets on breaking into publishing while
10 Years of Podcasting for Writers: From Fearful Beginnings to Global Impact
On a chilly December afternoon in 2014, I closed the door to my bedroom, swallowed back nerves—even trembled a little
4 Mistakes I See Nonfiction Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to
Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers? Jane Friedman’s Expert Opinion
Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores
Let Life Inspire Your Next Great Piece
“The best advice I can give you to help you grow as a writer is to experience life.” We came
15 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference…While at the Event
I made a last-minute decision heading to the writer’s conference I attended shortly after publishing this. I’d planned to take
Prep, Plan, and Pack to Get the Most out of Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference
Are you getting ready to attend a writers’ conference? Guess what? So am I! And I want to make the
How to Choose Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference
Attending my first writers’ conference proved to be life-changing—or at least career-changing. In the years since, I’ve attended a wide
