Recently I made the—very scary—decision to opt out of the rat race for a while and see where this writing thing takes me. Hopefully (and I say that with both my fingers and my toes crossed) it takes me far.
Tag Archives: writing tips
5 Tips for Getting Out of Your Writing Slump
As much as they suck, writing slumps are something that most writers experience. Here are five tips for conquering yours.
Three Lessons Self-Publishing Taught Me
The process of getting Crossroads out into the world was in itself a lesson—several lessons in fact—and the main things I learned were these.
Writing in Belize: What Are the Options
Though it might be a difficult one to take, the path to being a writer in Belize isn’t an impossible one, and there are quite a few options when it comes to making money.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing Your Book
Planning to take on the ambitious role of being your own publisher? Here are five mistakes to avoid – a few of which this writer learned the hard way.
4 Pieces of Advice for the Aspiring Writer in Belize
Advice isn’t much, but it’s definitely something that helped me on my own journey, and hopefully, these few pieces of advice might be helpful to some aspiring writers out there.
When Life Gets in the Way of Writing
If you’re like me, you tend to be pretty critical of yourself on those days when it’s a bit harder to find the time, the energy, or even the words to write with. But hey – life happens sometimes.
Why You Should Revisit Your First Draft Sometimes
The first draft: the bare bones of the book; the scaffolding before the building. It’s probably filled with errors and not to mention plot holes aplenty. But it’s also so much more.
Khaila A. Gentle 