Want Joy? Overindulge in Thankfulness
by Greta Boris Confession time: I’m a closet self-help, positivity enthusiast. I pursue joy. You might think it’s strange that someone who writes dark fiction is an avid follower of Continue reading
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Avoiding November’s Overindulgence
November Overindulgence This month at O.C.Writers, we’re helping you trim the fat and come to terms with overindulgence. If you’re tired of facing bloated, unreadable manuscripts, or feel like you’re Continue reading
Take the Fear Out of the Unknown and Improve Your Productivity
by Megan Haskell There’s an old business adage, “You have to measure to manage.” I don’t know who said it or when, exactly, but it’s a truism that can’t be Continue reading
October Thrills & Chills & Hands-on Writing Workshop
Boo! It’s October. Are you surprised? I sure am. This year has flown by, but as the sun sets sooner each day, it’s time to think about the things that Continue reading
Finding Your Own Best Place to Write
by Megan Haskell One of the things I truly love about being a writer—one of the major reasons I started writing in the first place—is that we can work anywhere, Continue reading
The History of Modern Independent Publishing
by Megan Haskell Fifteen years ago, if you said you were an independent author people would laugh you out of the room. Fact was, self-publishing was equivalent to vanity publishing; the Continue reading
Bogged Down in Overwhelm? Take Smaller Bites.
by Megan Haskell Overwhelmed? When I first started writing, I didn’t have any idea how long things would take. How long would it take me to write 80,000 words? No Continue reading
How to Throw an Author Event
by Greta Boris Shed your June gloom and get out into the sunshine. We interrupt this regularly scheduled post to bring you a word from Greta. I just happen to Continue reading
Fantastical Females
The Fantastical Females of this year’s Wine, Women, and Words Festival! Saturday, May 12th, 6:20 PM: Fantastical Females – Maddie Margarita moderator Maddie Margarita is the producer of Lit Up! Continue reading
Five Tips for Book Sales at In-Person Events
by Megan Haskell Back in March, I had the opportunity to sell books at WonderCon, one of the major Southern California Comic Con events of the year. I went with Continue reading