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The past several posts laid the path for self-publishing. Some readers expressed that they needed more information on how to start writing, so this column is a primer for some and a review for others. These tips apply to fiction and nonfiction writers whether the...

Five Ways You Can Start Writing Today Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? If not, you might have been on Santa’s naughty list. Or maybe you never finished the list. 1. Commit Completing a list is like maintaining accountability. Both are difficult, especially...

Can You Call Yourself a Writer? Few of us have the courage or confidence to call ourselves writers. Instead we claim to be wannabe writers, novice writers, even “not really a writer, I just like to write.” Accept it. If you write for fun, in a journal, or to enlighten...

In the past month, several writers have contacted me with questions because they are almost finished writing the first draft of their manuscripts. If you fall into this category or think you might write—or still finish—a book, then this post is for you. First,...