So You Want to Write? Blog

Here's how to ensure your book reaches a wide audience, whether you're self- or traditionally published.

How do you make it as a writer? Here's what a two-times HarperCollins author has to say.

Becoming an accomplished kid lit writer takes more than just writing sweet stories for youngsters. Here's how to find success.

Grabbing—and keeping—the attention of kids has never been harder. But it's not impossible. Here's how to do it.

Every writer fears writer's block, and every writer will have to face it. Here's how to break it when it the dreaded block descends upon you.

Every story is different, every book needs another approach. But the courage and tenacity to finish a project is a skill. Here's how to acquire and bolster it.

Querying isn't for the faint of heart. Here's how to get through the trenches while keeping your mental health in check.

After publication comes one of the most challenging parts of the author's journey: marketing. Yes, you need to tell people about your book. Here's how.

Research can include direct or indirect experience, but what's the difference? How much should you read? Who should you interview?

The querying process can feel daunting. How does a manuscript escape from the slush pile? These tools will help answer that and get your work noticed.

No manuscript should be sent out to query without a thorough revision. But sometimes hiring an editor is beyond our budget. Here's how to self-edit.

Freelance writing has a lot of perks, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Like solitude and instability. Here's how to cope when the going gets tough, Writer.

Have social media fatigue? Stop shouting into the void. Contrary to popular belief, this isn't the best way to sell books these days. So log out, and read more here.

There's nothing worse than being caught in a creative slump. Unless of course you're feeling defeated by persistent, negative self-talk, too. Here's how to cope.

Looking to get started on your freelance writing career? Here's how to start writing blog posts that'll keep your clients happy, and you consistently working.

Find yourself staring into your fridge when you're supposed to be writing? You're not alone. Most writers identify as steadfast procrastinators. Overcome it now.

Stress, especially financial stress, strangles creativity. Here are 5 ways to make more money by leveraging your current body of work.

Distracted and unable to focus on your writing? You're not alone. Here's how to reduce distraction and get back to doing what you do best, writer.

Want to become a freelance writer but not sure how? Here we demystify the industry so you can launch your freelance career in 2022.

If you're not sure which publishing route is for you, or even what indie- self- and traditional publishing are, this is for you.

Make 2022 the year you up your writing game by attending at least one of these writers conferences, workshops or retreats.