By Kris Maze When sending out work to an editor or publisher, you will most often need a specific set of documents they will request. Query letter, check! First fifty pages, check! Synopsis, wait what? I don’t know why, but many of us balk at the thought of creating this tidy little summary of our Read more
by Kris Maze You typed your last keystroke of your manuscript. The room hums with the last words on the page. Celebrate and cha-cha around your living room. It’s a milestone, whether you’ve done it once or one million times. Take a break and share with someone! Finishing your novel is also a single a Read more
by Kris Maze Writer’s Block can strike us all in the most inconvenient times, but today I want to offer seven tips to authors prone to procrastination. Some of us are like the tortoise and the hare—racing to the WIP finish line just to get side-tracked by the comforts or distractions of life, like the Read more
by Kris Maze There are several possible causes of Burnout and some are listed below. This list is only a sample of what could trigger Writer Burnout. Whatever you think your cause may be, know that each of us is unique. You have circumstances that are different from any other writer. Be sure to get to Read more
by Kris Maze Do you have the same energy and enthusiasm you had when your idea was just a kernel? Are you in a creative slump? What you could be experiencing is either Writing Block or Burnout. Both are difficult when you work in a creative field, but when considering the impact each has on Read more
by Kris Maze Writers often set New Year’s Resolutions to write more or to be more productive and I am not an exception. Some plans may not have turned out as productive as I would like. Maybe it was unexpected changes at work or writer’s block, but I was not feeling up to writing over Read more
by Kris Maze Love it or hate it, social media is an important tool for authors. Whether you are traditionally published or an indie, all authors have an increasing responsibility to promote their own work. Thoughtful planning can help writers connect with readers in new and meaningful ways. Take a look at trends for 2022 Read more
By Kris Maze November is a time of reflection. A time to enjoy the harvest of hard work, to appreciate others, and to show gratitude. Writers multi-task various jobs, care for others, and focus on our works-in-progress, but sometimes we need a tune-up. When meeting at a recent Wednesday writing group, I realized Read more
by Kris Maze The end of 2021 will soon be here and it’s time to double down on annual writing goals. This year, I took a focused approach to the business of writing. If you are struggling to end the year strong, read on. There are many processes you could try in this little “writer Read more
by Kris Maze Hello Fellow Writers, Fall. The time of getting down to author business and outline your novel. Nanowrimo is right around the corner and the end of the year push to finish those goals comes next. As I consider my writing journey, there are tools that have helped me get the words on Read more
