A decade ago, most people perceived independent publishing (also called self-publishing) as a last option, something that was not so much chosen by the author as for him (i.e., no one wanted his work). But today a growing number of authors, including those who’ve been traditionally published, choose to publish independently for a part or… Read more »
Writing usually means meeting deadlines and routinely showing up to write. Writing for an audience requires the consideration of who the audience will be, because while writers want to express themselves, they also want to impress. After all, there are books to sell, and articles that need to be read. But what if you were… Read more »
My grandmother recently passed away at 99 years old. When she was born, in 1919, the average life expectancy for a white American women (higher than that for males, or people of color) was 56 years old. As a child, the idea of a 99 year-old person, let alone her own ability to live to… Read more »
In May, I attended a screening of Jaws at the Metrograph in New York City, hosted by Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF). The film concluded with a talk back session with actor Adam Driver and director/ screenwriter Steven Soderbergh. It was an incredible learning experience, and I left wondering if other opportunities and resources… Read more »
When you submit your essay, poetry, or short story to a magazine or journal, your cover letter is usually the first thing an editor sees. While it is important, it doesn’t need to be intimidating or take much of your time to write. As editor at 2 Elizabeths, I see a variety of cover letters… Read more »
I began practicing Korean Breath Qigong yoga to reduce stress. I would leave class feeling relaxed and brimming with creative energy. Inspired to share this with others, I am now a certified instructor. I am also an alumni of Pixels to Platform and DIY MFA 101. Thanks to the philosophy of Pixels to Platform, teaching… Read more »
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be at BookExpo 2018 with Gabriela Pereira. As a newb to this (or any) trade show I can tell you it was definitely a stress reliever to have a pro like Gabriela to show me the ropes, because as exciting as BookExpo is it is also… Read more »
When you bring up difficult life experiences to share and teach the world through your writing, you need to take great care of yourself, first and foremost. In the Fall of 2014, I went to a workshop at a local writers house on writing memoir. I thought it would be a fun Saturday afternoon activity… Read more »
In the digital age, an author’s website is among your most important assets. After all, it’s your home base online and your only truly owned corner of the Internet. This is where readers will turn to discover you, connect, and learn about your writing. Thus, it is important that your website establishes a recognizable look… Read more »
If you’re serious about blogging, and you want to find success with it, you’ll need to make sure your blog continually remains valuable and engaging to your readers and subscribers. The more value your blog offers your readers, the healthier it is. The more engaging the content, the greater its vitality. A healthy and vital… Read more »
