35 Creative Gift Ideas Writers Will Love
Every year, I scour those posts when asked: “what do you want for your birthday/Christmas?” These lists often spark my curiosity – and my creativity. Here is my list of 35 creative gifts writers will love.
Writing Life
Lessons Learned from an Indie Author’s Book Tour Experience
Discover the lessons learned by a self-published author’s book tour journey—insights on planning, pitching, and embracing the unexpected.
What is Your Definition of Success?
Author success isn’t just about ambition. It’s determining what is important to keep you on track and bring clarity to your creative journey.
What’s the secret to writing book after book?
When my creative well runs dry, I find it hard to function, even with the little things. So what’s the secret to keep writing the next book?
Reflections: 2023 was The Year of Setbacks!
When I think back on 2023, it will be the year I’d like to forget. Sure, it was The Year of Setbacks, but upon reflection, it wasn’t ALL bad.
How I Wrote My First Novel
My writing journey has been slightly different to most. I like to think of myself as a bit of a crackpot writer (hence the name of my website), but once I explain this, you may understand why.
Reflections: 2022 was the Year of Learning!
2022 has been an interesting year of learning. I’ve dug deep into my business practices along with my writing process, and can now move forward with a clear vision.
How Do Authors Get Paid?
It’s an interesting question and one that’s in media a lot these days. The easy answer: royalties. But the real answer is a little more complicated than that. And how we benefit is not always financial.
Reflections: 2021 was (surprisingly) an incredible year!
This is usually the time when we humans like to think about all the nutty stuff that happened over the last year. A lot happened in 2021!
The Fear of Book Signings
Most writers love nothing more than to hole up in their special space and simply write. But public appearances? Ooh, that’s a form of torture all on its own. I tell you about my own fears with book signings.