As you write your book manuscript, you might wonder how readers will respond. Will they understand this section? Will they like that example? Will they find the book helpful? That’s where beta readers can be a big help.
Continue reading “Writing a Book? Beta Readers Can Help”15 Minutes Is Enough to Keep Your Book Moving
Summer is a busy season. Different schedules, new activities, vacations, kids home from school. It’s often hard to find time to write, especially if you’re working on a book.
But you can make consistent summer progress by just writing 15 minutes at a time.
Continue reading “15 Minutes Is Enough to Keep Your Book Moving”Writing Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Lifestyle
With the new year on its way, it’s common for writers to say, “This is the year I will finally write my book.” By February, life has intervened, and the dream seems to be slipping away. Pressure, disappointment, and defeat set in. Writing becomes a race against the clock instead of an enjoyable adventure.
Here’s a different way to approach writing in the new year: not as a time-related goal but as an ongoing journey of discovery. Something you explore a little at a time each week.
Continue reading “Writing Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Lifestyle”Savor the Moment: Thanksgiving Encouragement for Every Writer
Thanksgiving can feel like a busy season. Whether you are going to a family or friend gathering or hanging out in the town square, it may feel like you’re watching a river of people rush by. As writers, we are often curious about observing people, listening to dialogue, paying attention to the setting. Those are all good writing practices, and you can certainly pick up a lot of inspiration.
But this season, try something a little different. Be fully present. Don’t worry about taking notes or trying to notice things. Just live the experience. Feel the inspiration. Don’t try to figure out how to capture it in words. Just be.
Continue reading “Savor the Moment: Thanksgiving Encouragement for Every Writer”
Janet Eriksson 