I took a look at my responsibilities and resources. I know myself and my limitations. I trust my strengths. Here’s what I now believe about author rules.
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Children’s chapter books by Moms Who Write
In our last Moms Who Write book list, we highlighted some of the most exciting children’s picture books. In this edition, we’re moving on up and sharing our favorite children’s chapter books for ages 7 to 10 and middle grade readers.
Breaking down online platforms for writers: Medium, Vella, and others
If you’re new and trying to navigate the online platforms for writers, it can be overwhelming. Amazon is omnipresent, but the second you join a writing group you hear about Vella, Radish, Medium, Vocal, and dozens of others. It’s wild out there.
I don’t set goals anymore
I fail to meet goals. A lot. When I set “goals” they tend to be things that are easily quantifiable. Things I can measure. Word counts, project deadlines, sales numbers. Some of this I can control. A lot of it I can’t. Deadlines get moved and algorithms change. In short, things happen because life happens…
When it feels like failure
I’m really good at telling other people to give themselves grace. I’ve done so many things that mean so much more than a clean kitchen does. I know that. I understand that. There is a moment, though, where I’ve done a thousand things, but the one thing I ignored just stares me in the face and reminds me that I do not, in fact, have it together.
Negative Comments Online: How To Deal
Trying to establish yourself on social media is hard enough. But trying to do it while battling negative comments flying your way– brutal. I follow a number of writers, creatives, and mothers on Instagram. Most of these individuals I admire or love to learn from. Others I seek out for inspiration, a little daily motivation…
A simple checklist for self publishers
My second self-published poetry collection comes out next week. I thought the second time around would be easier. I was wrong. Turns out going wide is more work than sticking with Kindle Direct (Amazon). I learned the ropes a bit when I published prisonbreaks, and Killing Ghosts felt bigger to me. I wanted to give…
Best Halloween Books: Adult Edition
We all know that some kids just don’t enjoy scary Halloween books. Thankfully, this new Book List is not for them! There is something so satisfying about getting the shivers from reading. Sure, you could watch your favorite horror film and be frightened or unsettled by the scenes someone else has created before you. But…
The Done List: Recording your wins
Honestly, a lot of times, the Done List looks different than my mental To Do list that I had in the morning, but that’s okay. As a result, I put words on paper, stop the self flagellation (okay, at least mitigate it a bit), and appreciate the addition to my day.
The Best Halloween Books: Kid Edition
In honor of October (the favorite month among many), we are back with another Best Book List featuring Halloween books for the kiddos. Halloween is one of the most spectacular times of the year to read to kids. There are so many options to choose from: spooky tales for those who love the chills, silly…