Use the right planning system.
The discussions keep appearing. Someone asks about proprietary software designed to help authors structure their writing. Then dozens of users chime in.
Whenever such a session is scheduled at a writing conference, the room is packed. Writers want a surefire shortcut to keep their work on track.
Do all successful writers use such products? Hardly. The professionals use whatever makes sense … Continue reading
This question has two aspects.
This year’s tax season again drove home this lesson. For me, writing is much more than a hobby.
If you derive any of your income from writing, you’re likely familiar with needing to render to Caesar his share.
Beyond any financial aspects lies the more significant question of how seriously you take your writing.
Even if you write part time, after … Continue reading
Somewhere near, opportunity beckons.
Decades ago, I attended my first writers conference. In the years since, the writing field has changed considerably. Fortunately, so have writers conferences.
I’m impressed with the number of smaller, regional events that have arisen. What they may lack in prestige, they more than make up for with other advantages.
There’s no longer a need to fly across the country. Instead, … Continue reading