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At a recent meeting of our local writing group, we discussed short stories. It got quite heated there for a minute or two. A couple of members said that they dislike short fiction because “it doesn’t sell.” Other members maintained that short stories and novellas do indeed sell… One member even said that she’s … Read more
You want to write a novel, but you can’t get started. One idea after another catches fire, but then you discard them. They’re mediocre and you want a great idea. Here’s the thing… When you write a novel, you mustn’t wait for a great idea Anything will do; even just an image. For example, a … Read more
A friend told me that faith journaling helped her, so I decided to try this practice because something was missing from my life. The journal helped. Over weeks and months, I found that I was less anxious and much more content. If the thought of a faith journal intrigues you, try the practice. Not only … Read more
Do you wish that writing fiction could be easier? You begin a novel or short story; you’re excited. Inspiration flows. Within a few short days, or even hours, your inspiration ends. Convinced that you’ve made a mistake, you wait for better ideas. Maybe you aren’t meant to be an author… Avoid the big trap when … Read more
You want to write short fiction, and you have a vital question—how many words do I need? This topic came up in a recent writers’ group meeting. We all had questions about this because when you write fiction, deciding on length before you start writing is vital: your structure depends on it. Before I began … Read more
You’re self-publishing your next (or first) novel. This gives you immense freedom, but it can be daunting. As endless fiction floods into bookstores, it’s a challenge to get noticed and sell. A friend told me recently that she’s in a sales slump. She said: “I’m spending more time advertising than writing. Self-publishing is too hard … Read more