Dear Auntie DD, What’s the appropriate waiting period before eloping with my older sister’s former crush? Sincerely,Not Lydia Dear Not Lydia, Loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable; that one false step involves her in endless ruin; that her…
Productivity Hacks For Writers
By KimBoo York There are plenty of productivity hacks out there which are great for writers. The pomodoro method is a fantastic tool for writing sprints, and a lot of online co-writing session leaders use it. The method is simple,…
Ask An Author
Dear Author, My sister says my book is rubbish, should I bother carrying on? Answered by Hermia Ouch, I can feel that hurt all the way from the other side of your screen. I’m assuming that her criticism has left…
The Secret To Productivity
By Ruby Dixon Inevitably, the first thing an author who publishes several times a year is asked is how they do it. How do they manage to put out ‘so many books’? How are they so prolific? Are they three…
How To Publish Your Book – Without Spending Any Money – Part 4
By Word Ninja Part 4: Marketing In this final article in the series, I offer some ideas for free book marketing. These are primarily short-term tactics until you can afford to pay for marketing and promo. Advance Reader Copies (ARCs)…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, So I met this guy, and he told me that he really, really loved my scent… which was a little weird, but hey, I was feeling really horny and wasn’t going to kick him out of bed…
Find Your Productivity Zone
By KimBoo York One piece of advice writers hear all the time, especially newer authors, is to “write every day!” I’m here to tell you that is not necessary. Yay! …but what is necessary is understanding your own productivity zone…
Ask An Author
Dear Author, I can’t write a plot, but can I start the story now? Answered by HermiaYes! If you are eager to start writing, then you definitely have some kind of story knocking around inside your brain, so sit down…
How To Publish Your Book – Without Spending Any Money – Part 3
By Word Ninja Part 3: Publishing In this third article in the series, I describe how you can package your completed book for publication without spending money. These tactics may not be ideal, but they’ll serve until you can afford…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, I run an adorable bakery in a small Southern town where everyone knows each other. Every morning, this hot fireman comes in and orders a muffin. How can I let him know I’m interested without, like, the…