Farewell to 2023!

Seems as if we celebrated the New Year only a few weeks ago, but here we are again getting ready for 2024. Here are some of the most popular resolutions for 2024 so far: We’ll probably sweep out the house (Irish and Scottish tradition) at midnight, then on New Year’s Day eat collard greens and…

Happy Holidays!

There are at least 10–maybe 14 or 15–holidays this time of year to celebrate. I’m not even counting National Cocoa Day or International Animal Rights Day or even National Joy Day. Whatever you celebrate, I hope your holidays are merry and bright and your New Year is a good one. See you in 2024!

15 Gifts for Writers

It’s that time of year again–time to shop for your author! If you’re clueless about what to look for, here are fifteen great ideas that will thrill your writer and not make too sizable a dent in your bank account. For your future best-selling author: a mug that states the obvious! This is under $20…

25 Writing Quotes for Authors

I’ve been looking up content for my writing groups, for our social media platforms. Here are a few I’ve found that seem particularly relevant: “Chain that muse to your desk and get the job done.” ~Barbara Kingsolver “You can’t think yourself out of a writing block; you have to write your way out of a…

Landing an Agent, Part 2

At the South Carolina Writers Association StoryFest Conference, agent Amy Collins continued her discussion of the publishing business with a section on impressing an agent (or editor, etc.) Here’s what she had to say: First, find your people: authors like you and readers in your genre. Remember: you are not your readership!  Questions: How to Find Your…