Writing a manuscript is an accomplishment to be proud of, but transforming your first draft into a polished final draft requires careful editing and revision. Here are some tips to guide you through these crucial stages. Take a Break After finishing your first draft, take a break. Partly because you deserve it, but also because…
Balancing your writing routine with your other everyday responsibilities can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. As a budding novelist, tell me if this sounds familiar: you wake up at dawn, prepare breakfast for the kids, commute to your full-time job, and then squeeze in a few moments to write before collapsing…
Okay, so you’ve made the decision. You want to write a book. You know you need to write a book. It’s been floating around in your head for a long time, and you know all of the good things that will happen to you and your business if you write a book (and if you…
