A variety pack of editing advice

Posted on November 29, 2022 at 2:41 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Perhaps it's because we're on the verge of National Novel Editing Month — more commonly known as December — but...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Editing, Joanna Penn, Writing advice

Expert interviews: On genres and the long view

Posted on November 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's time to catch up on Joanna Penn's expert interviews, now that the holiday week is over. First came Dorie...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Writing advice

These publishing experts are grateful for creative rest

Posted on November 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The holiday season is in full swing in the United States, and no doubt many of you are feeling stretched...

Categories: Behind the scenes

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

Thinking big with ALLi and Joanna Penn

Posted on November 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn are both excellent at encouraging authors to think about the bigger picture...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Joanna Penn, Motivational, Publishing, The business of writing

Monday motivation, times three

Posted on November 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Your favorite writing and publishing experts know you need a little extra boost this morning. Joanna Penn shared an excerpt...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Joanna Penn, Motivational, Writer's Digest

Joanna Penn takes on tropes

Posted on November 1, 2022 at 9:51 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A trope might be simple, but don't underestimate how it can power your story. Joanna Penn hosted Jennifer Hilt, author...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Writing advice

Ways to start a novel strong and capture readers' attention

Posted on October 25, 2022 at 10:09 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Like many people, Shane Millar wrote a novel ... and shoved it in a drawer, rarely to be seen again....

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Tagged As: First lines and first chapters, Joanna Penn, Writing advice

From Joanna Penn: How to write — and how to not write

Posted on October 3, 2022 at 12:23 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn is back in action, after some time spent away from the publishing world. On her blog, she has...

Categories: Behind the scenes

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

Joanna Penn's lessons from 11 years as an author entrepreneur

Posted on September 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Whether you're off the clock today because of the Labor Day holiday or still working, Joanna Penn's recent blog post...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Publishing, The business of writing

Brush up on your business skills

Posted on September 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Recent posts on the business side of writing balance each other out, with one focusing on concrete steps and the...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The business of writing