


Welcome to Day 3 of our 30-day Blogging Challenge. If you missed our posts (with blogging tips) for Days 1 and 2, use the links at the bottom of this article to go back and read those posts. Now…in today’s post I’ll let you in on a little secret. The most important part of your…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you want to become a professional writer, it’s important to start a regular writing practice. Yet, this can be difficult if you have a regular day job right now but you’re hoping to eventually transition into full time (or even part time) writing. However, with some planning and dedication, it’s entirely…
by Suzanne Lieurance Use these 7 creative writing prompts to ring in the New Year this week! Monday’s Prompt: The Letter to Your Future Self Imagine it’s New Year’s Eve, one year from today. Write a letter from your future self, reflecting on the challenges, victories, and surprises of the past year. What unexpected twist…
How to Choose a Title for Your Story, Book, or Article a guest post from children’s author Melissa Abramovitz What’s the best way to spark readers’ interest in your book (or short story or nonfiction article)? Give it a good title. How to choose a title? The title is like the book’s calling card—the all-important…
Productivity Tools If you’re like most busy people, you’re always looking for ways to increase your productivity. If you can find a way to: ° Limit distractions in this distraction-filled world ° Stay focused on a single task at a time You’re well on your way to getting more done, but it’s not always easy…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer Guide 2. While the cover on the front of the book is very important, authors shouldn’t neglect the back cover. This is also a very important part of the process when it comes to attracting potential buyers and readers. The title and the cover will grab…