My summer reading winds down with two books that couldn't be more dissimilar. The first comes out Tuesday, September 30, and the other is scheduled to arrive on the scene a few days later on October 7. I'm not sure if the cognitive dissonance of read...

Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up ~ Chinese proverb. Many people attempt to become successful writers from a prone position. That makes failure a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you are so terrified of receiving a rejection that you...

Freelance writing and book publicity successes depend on planning ahead, knowing editorial calendars and fixed event opportunities. Paul Krupin of Direct Contact PR says: Each year I create an annual publicity plan to help people look ahead and map...

5 Quick & Easy Tips For Improving Your Blog from the December Blogcatalog.com newsletter: 1. Purchase your own domain. This will dramatically increase your design and functionality options. 2. Connect with other bloggers. Forming these connections can...

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Here is one of the best seasonal salutations I've ever received: Happy Holidays from GoogleGifts for Writers available from "A Writer's Edge" -- treat yourself and writerly friends to gift certificates for editorial services or manuscript evaluations....