We recently interviewed author Kendra Elliot to learn about her background and her books, including her most recent story entitled TARGETED. Read on to learn what Kendra had to say, who also informed us about her approach to writing and her upcoming work. Please tell us about you. Where are you from? What is your professional background and how did you become an author? I … [Read more...] about An Interview with Author Kendra Elliot
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The Dos and Don’ts of Diversity
Diversity. Recently this buzzword has ignited conversations about representation of minorities and marginalized people in media. Television, movies, books … for a long time, variety wasn’t always readily available, and those who created diverse works often found it difficult to make their voices heard. Now, with campaigns such as #WeNeedDiverseBooks, diverse books and the need … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of Diversity
5 Skills Writers Can Learn from Other Professionals
Writers that want to become successful i.e. get published, create a following of fans and sell enough books to live on the royalties, need more than just writing skills, an eloquent style and storytelling abilities. Writers need other skills; skills that have been perfected by other professionals. Some, if not all, of the skills we’ve presented below might come naturally to … [Read more...] about 5 Skills Writers Can Learn from Other Professionals
5 Practical Ways for Writers to Work Less but Get More Done
Today, being a writer means to undertake so many projects at the same time that the work seems endless. Projects big and small take up all of your time and it begins to overwhelm your daily life. The result of overworking is rarely success. The only result of being overworked is constant exhaustion. Moreover, when you’re constantly exhausted, when you find yourself working ten … [Read more...] about 5 Practical Ways for Writers to Work Less but Get More Done
How to Write a Mind Blowing Self-Help Book
Writing a self-help book is a daunting task. The first thing you need to remember is your readers have picked up your book because they need help with a problem and it is your responsibility to provide that help. Life has provided us with adversities that can affect our wellbeing, from grief, to separation; the list goes on and on. A self-help book needs to aid the readers on … [Read more...] about How to Write a Mind Blowing Self-Help Book