The Craft of Writing

READERS ARE IMPORTANT

When I first started writing, readers were not that important to me. Yes, I wanted them to buy my books, […]

How many times can you edit? Some people edit until the moment the book is published, or they have to

The most effective marketing tool available to any author is not advertising. It is not social media. It is not

The most effective marketing tool available to any author is not advertising. It is not social media. It is not

Most writers understand the importance of writing consistently. The same principle applies to marketing. Readers are more likely to trust

Many authors spend countless hours trying to grow their social media following. They post regularly, learn platform algorithms, and celebrate

Many writers spend years striving for perfection. They revise chapters dozens of times, agonize over word choices, and delay publication

Hi friend, A lot of writers feel pressure to “do better” on social media. Post more. Say more. Market more.

Hi friend, Some of the most powerful moments in a story don’t happen in the light. They happen in the

Hi friend, Let’s talk about villains for a minute. Not the dramatic, over-the-top kind—but the ones who feel real. Because