By Alexandra O’Connell, writer, editor, and writing coach. A smart writer works with an editor. A smart writer who is looking for assistance during the process of writing considers working with a writing coach. I see a lot of manuscripts that could have...
The court of public opinion can be a scary place. Writers spend an inordinate amount of time and resources putting their thoughts onto paper. It would be heartbreaking to reach the end of that long journey and discover that your character is unlikable, your plot...
My wife and I started renovating our house this year. It’s an older place, built in the 1880s, and despite having what they call “good bones” we knew going in that a project like this wouldn’t be easy. We had walls to knock down, joists to shore, cabinets, toilets,...
The Steps and Costs to Expect When You Self-publish a Book If you were to Google “How to self-publish a book”, over 9-million responses pop up. So how do you know what’s the right option for you? With the advent of print-on-demand intersecting with the hi-tech world...
Today you can write any book you want and get it distributed around the world without waiting for an approving nod from a stuffed shirt in a New York City skyscraper. The problem is that it can be a rats nest out there getting the right vendors involved. You need the...
