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“It takes a lot of time and effort to get good enough at writing to make books that are fun to read, and you just need to accept that.” —Andy Weir via Writing Quote Wednesday — Inkslayer’s Journey

on Live Write Thrive: Whenever you write a novel, the success of the project depends upon your ability to craft believable, realistic characters. When done correctly, your readers will be drawn to the people in your book. They will empathize with and relate to each individual you portray and might just shed a tear when […]… Continue reading How to Create Realistic Characters – by Laura Sherman… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.” ~ Amy Tan via ✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Writing Privilege — A Great Day To Be Alive

2. Trim down your to-do list. via 12 Tips to Help Writers Feel Less Overwhelmed With … Everything — Novelty Revisions

I write a lot about rejection because it’s a part of life if you’re an unpublished author seeking a literary agent or publishing contract. Many would-be authors allow a simple rejection to end their attempts at writing. Their thought – I must not be good enough. Well maybe that’s true, but odds are it is […]… Continue reading Surviving The Sting — Writing your first novel-Things you should know

There’s a direct link between our readers’ commitment to Longreads and our ability to commit your favorite writers. via When Readers Support Longreads, We Can Nurture Strong Relationships with Writers — Longreads

I’m back! It’s a new year and I’m here to celebrate it about a month and a half late. School has been taking over my life, and my writing has grabbed the rest of the time, but it’s time to get this show back on the road. Anyway, welcome to 2020. Let’s get a book […]… Continue reading 2020: Year of the Novel — Chronicles of an Unpublished Author

tl;dr version: fiction and non-fiction are two separate things. I think often of this line attribute to Mark Twain: The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible. An alternate version that I have seen is, “Truth is stranger than fiction and why shouldn’t it be, fiction has to make […]… Continue reading Three (Friendly) Complaints from a Fiction Writer to Readers — Celtic Riverside

Good writing and quality publishing takes time—but how much time? via Do You Distrust Authors Who Publish Too Frequently? — Prismatic Prospects

The door of Los Angeles’ newest bookstore is propped open on a quiet section of Hollywood Boulevard, the front window displaying books on a handmade wooden bookshelf. Inside the front room, you’ll find more books and merchandise below a neon light thought bubble and a sign that reads, “I still haven’t figured out all the […]… Continue reading Not a Cult, a new bookstore in Los Angeles, puts authors of color at the forefront. — Literary Hub