It's the start of a new year and no doubt you're thinking about and setting your writing goals for 2014. In the midst of that, let me suggest you set your reading goals as well. One thing I know about …
MindStir Media Facebook Page Reaches Millions in 2013
As the president and founder of book publisher MindStir Media, I have access to Facebook Insights for the MindStir Media Facebook page. It's been a lot of fun watching the page grow throughout the …
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4 Things to Look for in an Early Reader
Last post we looked at how having a small group of readers can help fine tune your work. I have an amazing group of early readers who let me bounce ideas off them, who act as guinea pigs for my …
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3 Types of Early Readers and How They Can Help You Write a Stronger Story
Writers need feedback almost as much as we need sharp pencils. Early readers can give you that precious information while your work is in progress. Their comments can rescue an errant plot, …
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National Novel Writing Month
We are mid-way through National Novel Writing Month ("NaNoWriMo"). It's an annual thirty-day frenzy in which writers of all types undertake the challenge to complete one 50,000-word novel. Outliners, …
What running has taught me about writing
A few years back, determined not to carry post-pregnancy weight with me to the grave I started running. I have never been especially athletic so this was a new adventure. I soon discovered that the …
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