As a mother of three, listening to this Being Boss podcast episode on how to manage your business with children was… frustrating. It’s not their fault. The transition from no kids to one is a huge change and can be challenging. That wasn't the case for me. My oldest napped at the same time every … [Read more...] about Working (and Publishing) From Home with Multiple Children
6 Ways to Stop Making Excuses and Start Writing
We've all been there. Those days when you just can't find the time or the will to write. One day isn't so bad. When a day turns into a week or a month, it's hard to break the cycle. When I don’t write I feel bad about myself. Like I’m a failure and somehow not worth the food it takes to keep me … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Stop Making Excuses and Start Writing
8 Ways to Combat Season Affective Disorder
Season Affective Disorder, or SAD is a problem for most people in the winter months. But when you work from home for yourself, it can be especially difficult to get through and get your work done. In today's guest post by Emi Sano you'll learn 8 tips to help you cope and get back to what you … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Combat Season Affective Disorder
Service/Product Review: Dabble
Today's article is was written by up and comer Emi Sano. Finding writing software that fits your style and needs can be difficult. We often recommend Scrivner on this blog but we also like choices. So here's Emi's review of the software Dabble. There are a ton of writing software programs out … [Read more...] about Service/Product Review: Dabble
Successful Author Starter Kit
I've been thinking about ways to share the unique tools and people I've found in this industry over the last several years. I still have plans for a pretty epic giveaway but I want to provide this information now. There are so many amazing tools and so much information out there, it can be difficult … [Read more...] about Successful Author Starter Kit
Dialogue: 5 Steps to Keep Your Characters Real
Ever read a book where the character just fell flat? They sounded awkward and unrealistic and made you sad as you put the book down, realizing you just couldn't stomach it anymore? Or maybe they were that bad they just weren't good? Me too. And one of my biggest fears as I tottled down the path to … [Read more...] about Dialogue: 5 Steps to Keep Your Characters Real