A remedy for jealousy: Send blessings to the other authors

Posted on 02/12/2021 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It’s perfectly natural to look at someone else’s success and wish that it were yours instead of theirs. But just...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Motivational

One author's firsthand advice on writing about controversial topics

Posted on 02/10/2021 at 02:50 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

As an author, you certainly want your fiction to evoke feelings – maybe even strong ones — in your readers....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Kris Rusch: The future is very bright for ebooks and indie authors

Posted on 01/31/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Congratulations to any author reading this post — the mere fact that you’re reading it means you’ve made it through...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational

Publishing experts share their own missteps and how they recovered

Posted on 01/25/2021 at 03:22 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn and Orna Ross wrapped up a recent conversation about failures, setbacks, and mistakes with a perfect, succinct quote...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Joanna Penn, Motivational

Your new muse: Herman the Recluse

Posted on 01/23/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Count Dave King among those who saw their productivity plummet in the early days of the year. His lack of...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, Writer Unboxed

ALLi's 9 characteristics of a successful self-publishing mindset

Posted on 01/22/2021 at 11:10 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

January is winding down, but the year itself is young — no need to give up on self-improvement plans if...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Motivational

Ready to return to that unfinished book? Here's how!

Posted on 01/21/2021 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author, editor, and writing coach Allison K. Williams must be spying on us. Within the first lines of her column...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Motivational

Advice for writers after the January 6 riots

Posted on 01/16/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In terms of the calendar, 2020 and January 6, 2021, are both behind us. There’s no denying that their effects...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Language, Motivational, Writer Unboxed, Writer's Digest

Novelist: Yes, there is a place for fiction in this chaotic world

Posted on 01/08/2021 at 11:23 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In the wake of massive tragedies, the resumption of everyday or mundane activities can feel weird, especially if they’re public...

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Tagged As: Motivational

How authors can plan -- with flexibility -- for 2021

Posted on 01/07/2021 at 02:48 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Orna Ross is taking a different approach to her New Year’s post for the Alliance of Independent Authors. Rather than...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), coronavirus / COVID-19, Motivational