How to write a book in a year (guest post)
(Laura's note: Got a book idea? Of course you do! So does everyone! Getting it written is a different matter. Today's guest post is about …Read More
Category Archives: Writing
Paperback plus new book news
I have a few book-related announcements to make. First, the paperback version of I Know How She Does It will be out on January 3. …Read More
Revising (a NaNoWriMo update)
For the past two years, I've participated in National Novel Writing Month, a 30-day challenge that requires you to write a 50,000-word novel during November. …Read More
A twist on #NaNoWriMo
Over the past two years, I have participated in National Novel Writing Month, which involves writing a 50,000 word novel during the 30 days of …Read More
Time strategy #3: Hollow the stone
When it comes to time, the human brain has many foibles. We overestimate what we can do in the short term. Sure, I will respond …Read More
Summer habits
I have been feeling like I am in a bit of a lull right now. Partly it is that the baby is not sleeping well. …Read More
The Great Unsubscribing (and a request for sources for stories)
I know email marketing works. I have a newsletter. I have also made purchases because a company has emailed me a deal and it triggered …Read More
Personal finance for writers, or how to avoid winding up too broke to find $400
Financial insecurity is a reality for many people. Various survey questions over the years have tried to gauge its prevalence. The Federal Reserve began asking …Read More
Have you tracked your time? A request
I may be a bit light on blogging this week due to some travel and the Great Stomach Flu of 2016, which has my family …Read More