Note: I’m not a financial advisor and can’t speak to your specific situation. This post is only intended to share some of the things I’ve learned and personally experienced as an author. Please consult a trained professional when making financial decisions or handling your taxes. Hi friends! Along with setting new writing goals for the … Continue reading The Financial Side of Writing (Or, Don’t Quit Your Day Job)
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Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 3: Decisions, Decisions
Welcome back for the last post in our short series on paths to publication. If you missed Part 1 Traditional Publishing or Part 2 Self-Publishing, be sure to catch up on the pros and cons first! Today, we're going to talk about how to make this important decision, why I chose traditional publishing, and some … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 3: Decisions, Decisions
Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Welcome back to the second post in my short series on choosing your publishing path. If you missed the first one, click here to learn the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Today we're going to talk about self-publishing, which means acting as your own publisher. Self-publishing can mean doing most of the work yourself, … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 1: Traditional Publishing
If you’re an unpublished writer just starting out, you’ve probably already come face-to-face with the big question: how will I publish my book? In the “old” days (way back before 2010), you really only had one choice. Print out your manuscript, nestle it into a manila envelope along with your SASE, and mail it out … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 1: Traditional Publishing
Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
Hello, friends! I apologize for the lengthy absence--yikes, six weeks since my last post. I didn't drop off the face of the earth, I promise. If you read my last blog post, you know we've been battling illness at our house along with the standard sudden pandemic lockdown and homeschooling turmoil. As you may have … Continue reading Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
How I Signed with My Literary Agent
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks around here! Come to think of it, it’s been a crazy year so far. First the book deal, and then the Golden Heart® final, and now I'm thrilled to share that I’ve signed with a fantastic literary agent. Way back when I was still querying (you know, like … Continue reading How I Signed with My Literary Agent
Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part Two
Hi friends! In my last post, we talked about how sometimes, as creatives, our passion for our work can mysteriously evaporate. But when we dig deeper, we can usually find a reason for our sudden lack of enthusiasm. Losing your passion for writing is only a symptom of a problem, and if you can figure … Continue reading Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part Two
7 Tips for Sticking Your New Year’s Resolutions
There's nothing quite like a new year to bring out the lofty ambitions. We're refreshed and rested after some time off for the holidays, and January 1 feels like the right time for a fresh start. But sadly, New Year's resolutions have become almost a joke in our culture. The regular attendees at the gym … Continue reading 7 Tips for Sticking Your New Year’s Resolutions
What I Learned From My First NaNoWriMo
Hear that whooshing sound? Kind of like an Amtrak train speeding through the countryside? That was the month of November hurtling past in a blaze of turkey and pumpkin pie-filled glory. November was also a month full of words--a little over 50,000, to be more precise--because wonder of wonders, I not only survived my first … Continue reading What I Learned From My First NaNoWriMo
Three Reasons to Celebrate Your Writing Achievements
Hello, friends! Long time no write. Sometimes I can rationalize being late on my blog posts... Well, I only committed to twice a month, and even though it's been two weeks it's not technically the middle of the month yet... Ahem, not this time. It's been three weeks and it's definitely not July 15th. But sometimes life … Continue reading Three Reasons to Celebrate Your Writing Achievements
Kellie Michelle Parker 