Tag: advice
Writing is a solitary occupation. Publishing, not so much. Long before a book gets anywhere near a reader it should, hopefully, have gone through the hands of beta-readers and …
Biting your nails, procrastinating, telling little white lies every now and then to not have to deal with a particular consequence; these are among the many negative habits that …
Do you read book reviews? I do. I love a well-written review – it’s like having a discussion with a smart, book-loving friend. Good reviews contain several key elements. …
Freelance writers are like the proverbial fishermen of the writing world: we sit on our boat for hours, and we cast our lines hundreds of times before finally getting …
Who wouldn’t want to be able to sit back with a Piña colada on their yacht and truthfully say “Yeah, I’m retired at 38.”? I don’t know anyone who would …
In 2011, as he was prepping his AP English students for the exam, high school teacher Eric Kallenborn had an idea. What if, instead of simply assigning essays on Shakespeare …
If at first you don’t succeed then try, try again. The saying might as well be the motto for new writers trying to break into the industry. It takes …
YouTube Channel: Jenna Moreci When it comes to writing male characters, AVOID THESE stereotypes! Featured image via Gaurav Chaplot
Since the election this past November, we’ve all been trying to figure out how to deal with information overload. From outlandish tweets, less-than-comforting public statements, blurred lines between fact …
YouTube Channel: James Bond – The Secret Agent blog From the Description: This is a short video on how to protect your paperback book collection to keep your collection in …
You have a great idea for a novel set in a time that is not the present. You can’t wait to get started, but then doubt sets in. How …
YouTube Channel: Sabrina The Teenage Reader Looking to spruce up your bookshelves? Check out these organization tips and tricks! Featured image via YouTube
Savor it for a while. Do you like it? What do you like about it? Are you picking up any hints of where it came from? No, we aren’t …
YouTube Channel: Hailey In Bookland Wanna learn how you can finish books faster? Watch the video above! Featured image via Jet Mag
As the weather warms up and we all emerge from winter hibernation, we want to spend more time outside in the fresh air. For book lovers, taking our books …
Life is complicated; there’s no way around it. And with all of the trappings of daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. Along those same …
Lacey Kupfer Wulf
February 9, 2017
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dr. Seuss, Family, Fantasy, Faves, Human Interest, J. R. R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Literary Fiction, Potterheads, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein
One of the greatest responsibilities as a parent is teaching our kids. And one of the most important, and most fun, lessons we can teach them is to love …
Breakups. They can be more than just difficult. Especially before and during a major romantic holiday. Eh hem. But there is a way to “not be alone” this Valentine’s …
Dear Diary, Snooze. I don’t know about you, but I’ve started and restarted writing in my personal journal more times than I care to admit. It always goes the …
YouTube Channel: Book Riot From the Description: Rincey highlights some tricks and hidden features on Goodreads that she loves and could help improve your Goodreads experience. Featured image …