Teaching Writers
by Jeffrey J. Michaels I was a poor student. I was inattentive and distracted. I did not see the point in much of what was being taught. This does not Continue reading
Category: Lifestyle
Top 10 Writing Myths Holding You Back: Part 1
by Jeff Lyons “Truth” We live in the age of click-bait, sound bites, and viral memes. On any given day, hour, minute, or second on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram you Continue reading
10 Hot Tips for Author Readings
by Megan Haskell At the end of the month, I’ll be participating in an author reading and book signing at A Stones Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano. As I Continue reading
In the Heat of the Moment
by Jeffrey J. Michaels Creative inspiration cannot consistently be turned on and off, like a faucet. It strikes in the oddest of moments: the shower, the drive to work, the Continue reading
Freedom as a Lifestyle Choice
by Megan Haskell Freedom. A lot of things come to mind when I think about the word. Freedom of the press. Freedom of speech. The soldiers who honor our country and Continue reading
Free Books for Everyone: But how do I get my book into the library?
by Gayle Carline I’ve heard the plaintive cry more than once. An author has dropped a copy of their new book off at a library, perhaps along with a handful Continue reading
5 Ways to Free Up Time to Write
by Greta Boris Whether writers have a deadline or a dream, freeing up time to write is a problem for most. I just found an old blog post of mine Continue reading
Freedom of the Pen…an American right?
by Elizabeth Conte As long as there have been books, there have been people trying to suppress them—government, business interests, and individuals bent on imposing their moral or religious views. Continue reading
Artistic Freedom
by Jeffrey J. Michaels Creatives love to dream of being free. Free to paint, free to write, free to pursue any and all aspects of our abundant artistic dreams. There Continue reading
Dreaming Big…Big screen, that is!
by Elizabeth Conte Nothing introduces the summer season than a blockbuster movie. But what does that have to do with writing? More than you think. Don’t all writers dream of Continue reading