Author's Life

Starting Your Writing Career: Become a Published Author in Six Steps

Starting Your Writing Career: Become a Published Author in Six Steps

My friend Jannah recently contacted me regarding starting a writing career – and I’m glad she did! The advice I gave her is strictly related to writing books, though many of the general concepts could apply to magazine writing, etc.

What Even Good Writers Do Badly: Six Tips to Up Your Game as an Author

What Even Good Writers Do Badly: Six Tips to Up Your Game as an Author

Literary agents often get a reputation for being cruel and heartless. It is true that not one has escaped the task of sending out many, many rejection letters. I am sure that there are a few slightly sadistic agents out there, but for the most part, authors, please know that we take no pleasure in saying no to you and your project!