Category: How To and Tips
Please Be Advised: A Novel in Memos: One Word, Then Another
The thought of beginning a work of fiction with the intention, “This will be a novel,” sort of terrifies me. When I started writing fiction after college in the early 1990s, I focused on the short story, which has remained my favorite fictional form. Yet, I like the challenge and what I see as the […]
Finding My Footing as a Career-Books Author
Finding My Footing as a Career-Books Author By Vicky Oliver I always dreamed of being a writer. The issue was, I could not afford to be one. My mother and stepfather told me that I couldn’t, and I believed them. They urged me to try to get a job where I would be paid to […]
A Twist of Fate By Karen Rose Smith
When I was in my thirties, I thought I knew what my life would be. I was married with a son. I thought I’d be teaching or act as a lay editor for a school district until I retired. But… Life’s journey is made up of twists and turns I’d only begun to realize. I’d […]
Are You Making Less Money with Your Writing at the Moment? You’re Not Alone
Not long ago, I got my twice-yearly royalty check from my indie publisher. I had looked forward to being wowed by the amount since my book had become a TV movie on Lifetime. “Can’t wait to see how the sales increase,” said everyone in the periphery who gave my own hopes a voice. […]
Writing My Grandmother’s Story, Augusta
Writing My Grandmother’s Story, Augusta by Celia Ryker I grew up with my grandmother’s story swirling around me. Hearing tales of a woman who died when I was barely six years old left me wondering if some of my memories weren’t mine at all. Did I hear her say this or did I hear the […]
A Relative to Truth—The Process of Writing a Novel
A Relative to Truth—The Process of Writing a Novel Ginny Fite When I began writing The Physics of Things, I had no idea where I was going, except I knew it wasn’t a standard mystery or thriller. I didn’t make an outline, determine tentpole events, think about character, story arcs, or saving the cat. Beginning […]
The Stories in Me by Shirley Russak Wachtel
The Stories in Me Shirley Russak Wachtel I have always loved books. An unusual statement considering I was never read to as a young child, nor did my parents accompany me as I wandered down the aisles in the children’s section of the library, scanning the covers. As Holocaust survivors newly arrived in Brooklyn, New […]
A Candid Conversation about Publishing
A Candid Conversation about Publishing Every author’s journey is different. There is no clear path, but there are some questions I asked myself along the way that made a difference in turning my dream into reality. It is my hope you ask yourself these same questions and propel your writing career forward. Why am I […]
The Origin Story: Untangling Your Marriage, A Guide to Collaborative Divorce, by Nanci A. Smith
The Origin Story: Untangling Your Marriage, A Guide to Collaborative Divorce, by Nanci A. Smith I love to write. I also love helping people through their divorce process. In 2005, I was introduced to the concept of Collaborative Divorce, an interdisciplinary, voluntary, out of court divorce settlement process. I was attracted to the concept of […]
READING WITH ROCHELLE WEINSTEIN: DECEMBER
Hello Readers & Friends, I hope you’re enjoying the holidays with loved ones and a good book! As we head into 2023, here are some recent reads to add to your TBR. The Vibrant Years, Sonali Dev, eBook This was one of my featured NBC 6 Picks for December. Three fiery women—all at different stages […]
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