Oct 3, 2018 | The Writing Life
One of the most freeing things a life coach ever taught me was the phrase, “They’re not your people.” Bad review? Not your people. Rejection? Not your people. Didn’t get the job? Not your people. Please don’t misunderstand. Sometimes, a...
Sep 5, 2018 | The Writing Life
When I first sat down to write this month’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, I didn’t think I had a thing to feel insecure about (except the usual–words are hard, yo). But then I remembered. In just a little over a month, I’m going...
Jul 31, 2018 | The Writing Life
This month’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group question asks what pitfalls you’d warn other writers to avoid on their publication journey. The best advice I can give, (other than my oft-repeated “Don’t take advice from other writers”)...
Jul 3, 2018 | The Writing Life
I’m not great at asking for help. Beyond being a single woman who prides herself on her independence, I’m also an only child who was raised to be self-reliant. Growing up, I mostly had to entertain myself, and I took care of my own laundry and other...
Jun 5, 2018 | The Writing Life
Welcome, dear writers. As promised, here is the continuation of last month’s post, Making friends with booksellers. This month, the stellar advice is courtesy of Maryelizabeth Yturraide and R.J. Crowther Jr., both from Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego, California....
