Last year was a big year for our members. So many authors released books last year, many for the first time! We thought it only fitting to take a look back at new releases from 2022 to highlight these amazing moms who made their dreams come true. Plus, if you’re looking for books to add…
You can take last year’s dreams into 2023
Last year’s dreams were big. I had a novel I was motivated to complete. I was rolling along with a group of 12,000 mom authors and had plans for anthologies, courses, events, and more. There were gardens to plant and trips to take and so many things I was ready to take on. Then, I…
Here’s a Look into Our 2023 Anthology Schedule
As an Admin team, we had so much fun putting together our first three anthologies last year. In fact, we loved it so much that we’re doing FOUR this year! Woot! Take a look at our 2023 anthology schedule to get a jump start on your writing. Of Us Anthologies So far, we’ve published two…
What if you didn’t meet your writing goals for 2022?
I didn’t meet any of my writing goals this year. Not even close. But I’m not ashamed, and you shouldn’t be either. Let me tell you why.
SMART Goal Setting for the New Year
Are you a New Year’s resolutions person? I personally dislike the term “resolutions.” When I hear it, I always picture a younger me, dewy-eyed and naive, with nebulous aspirations of achieving great things, but without a real plan. But a few years ago, a friend introduced me to the idea of SMART goal setting, which…
Check Out These Holiday Romance Books by Moms Who Write
Are you counting down the days to Christmas? Because we sure are! Hopefully, you get a few days (or even hours) out of the holiday bustle to relax, sip your coffee slowly, and read a book or two. We have the perfect holiday romance books by some of our MWW members for just such an…
How to Write a Drool-Worthy Romantic Interest
Tis the season for a cozy romance! But no matter if you’re writing the next Hallmark-worthy novel or a summer release YA fantasy, there are some basic (but essential) rules you need to follow if you want to have me drooling with the MC over that romantic interest! Using the flaws Everyone tells you to…
Welcome in the Christmas Book Flood
This Christmas, I’m hoping for a flood of epic proportions. Not a flood of water, mind you, but a flood of books—a Christmas Book Flood, also known as Jolabokaflod. What is Jolabokaflod? During WWII, the people of Iceland began exchanging gifts of books on Christmas Eve. It came about at a time when most everything…
A How-To Guide for Structuring Dialogue
Structuring dialogue can be anxiety-inducing when you try to remember all the rules—and there a quite a few. Don’t worry we’ll help walk you through it.
Holiday gifts for book lovers in your life
Books are always obvious gifts for book lovers. But we thought it would be fun to compile a few more ideas you can pick up to pair with your bookish gift.