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Need a push to finish up a lingering project? Here's a few tips. I hope they help. When all else fails, just get your butt in the chair! #writingtips #writingadvice #pubtip #authorsoftwitter

Of course both traditional houses and indie authors want their books to earn out in Year 1, but that’s not common. Set a benchmark for three years—and consider recouping your investments around the publication of books 3 & 4 to be a success.

Reaching into the archives to remember how @Leavittnovelist gives both encouragement and a dose of the reality of “making it” as a modern writer/author Listen to see how she pieces together her worklife, multitasking and creating and making ends meet. podcast.shewrites.com/making-ends-me…

I hope you'll join us this Sunday, October 30th for our Happy Women Dinners event from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Come for the amazing stories, delicious food, and the best company. It will be a fabulous time. Follow the link for all the details and to register. us19.campaign-archive.com/?u=28179047fc6…

There’s a lot to keep in mind as you write—which is why writing is an art, something to be refined & practiced. A big stumbling point to avoid is the inclusion of scenes that don't deserve the attention they're given. Make your scene earn the right to be included in your book.

Tis the season for the amazing NaNoWriMo! Who's challenging themselves this year?! Your story matters, so sign up to get the accountability, support, and structure to reach your #writinggoals. #nanowrimo2022 nanowrimo.org

What do you personally look for in a #book or in an author—what quality makes an #author great or what features embody a book you can't put down? Share with us in the comments! Bonus points for specific authors or books you recommend! #BookRecommendations

If you’re getting modest responses, feedback, media coverage, etc., remember that this is a competitive industry and keep at it! This is not a single-effort industry.

Join me & @MemoirGuru for our upcoming 4-week class, Mastering Craft: Finding & Making Meaning. It's full of advice with classes on showing & telling; advanced narration; reflection & takeaway; & meaning-making. Tuesdays: November 1-22. 4pm PT | 7pm ET. magicofmemoir.com

“Haven’t we all, as time continues, found that we must be kind to ourselves and listen to our thoughts, because fewer and fewer of those remain who know what is most real to us?” Get real with us & Samantha Chang on our newest #WriteMindedPodcast episode. podcast.shewrites.com/how-or-whether…

Writers, don't underestimate your bravery! Writing authentically takes guts. So commend yourself. Be proud. And #WriteOnSisters!

You can write novels and memoirs from a kind of authority that doesn’t require accumulating years of study or apprenticeship. Don't sell yourself short—you're an expert in your lived experience.

If you're looking for a little perspective, try keeping a journal of your emotional experience about writing or during your writing sessions. Track how you feel—in your body, about the work, your state of mind. Try it for a few weeks and see if you notice any trends.

This past #WriteMindedPodcast episode with Meg Wolitzer includes her advice on project sustainability. What helps you stay the course when it comes to your writing? podcast.shewrites.com/the-art-of-fai…

I'm grateful to be joined by Piper Kerman who's guest-teaching Mastering Craft: Finding & Making Meaning in memoir with me tomorrow. Come discover the ins & outs of how to SHOW AND TELL when writing your memoir. Join us on Tuesdays in November. Details @ magicofmemoir.com.

Happy Halloween! I hope your day is filled with treats and not tricks. What spooky story or thriller on your previously read list sticks out to you?

Authors are a special group of people—a courageous, persistent, hardworking group of history keepers. And tomorrow is THE day to acknowledge them. To celebrate: purchase books, write reviews, or give encouraging shout-outs using #NationalAuthorsDay on social media.

You don't need to have a "higher purpose" to be writing a book. And you don’t have to carry the burden of shoulding yourself if your purpose is less valued than others. The achievement of getting published; to share your story; or even to be famous or make money are not wrong.

Cultivate your authority and don’t be surprised or impatient if the pace of your growth sometimes feels excruciatingly slow. That’s part of the journey. Author experts are not made overnight.

I've never had a ton of traction on Twitter so my exit here is hardly as big a sacrifice as others who've already left. But I'm joining the throngs to bid this platform farewell. I don't want to stick around to see what happens next.