Attending writing conferences and retreats can significantly enhance your craft, provide valuable industry insights, and expand your professional network. Here’s an extensive list of notable events tailored for authors: 1. Author Nation Conference 2. Novelists, Inc. (NINC) Conference 3. Romance Writers of America (RWA) Conference 4. San...
My parents changed homes while I was abroad, and this Thanksgiving was the first in the cozy but foreign edifice that cradles our family heritage, such that it is. Despite my best efforts, far too much of my early childhood was packed up and moved, so I spent a few hours digging through and organizing
Publishing can be expensive, especially with all the writing tools, software, apps and platforms you may need to pay to access. Sure you can do it all for free with enough sweat and hard work…. but why? Only writing and publishing courses can help you level up fast, and also commit to yourself and your
As a writer, with a background in moral philosophy and art history, I’m fascinated by the current dance with the nascent technology of artificial intelligence and what it means for human creativity. I did my best to condense this very broad discussion into a 1-hr presentation for a conference in Vegas, but wanted to also
Oh, to be a creative genius! To effortlessly pen the next great American novel, compose a symphony that moves even the toughest audience to tears, or paint a masterpiece that leaves critics speechless. But guess what? Creativity isn’t reserved for a lucky few. You too can unleash your inner prodigy by adopting the habits of
When I first started publishing, social media was still exciting and a lot of authors attempted to grow their platform by spamming or abusing the platforms. This is still mostly true, even though marketing has changed in the past decade… and even more in the past 3 years. But new authors, inevitably, continue to make
In any compelling story, the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist forms the backbone of the narrative. The antagonist, whether a person, system, or internal conflict, serves as the primary force that opposes the protagonist’s goals, setting up the conflict that drives the plot forward. Understanding the complexities of this...
Last summer, I stumbled upon an experience that felt like it leaped right out of a novel—a cozy writer’s retreat nestled in the heart of nature. As someone who juggles words for a living, finding the perfect haven for creativity and inspiration is akin to stumbling upon a hidden treasure. And my staycation in a
I wasn’t planning to jump into this topic, though it’s been on my mind for a year or two at least and I’ve watched other authors get ahead quickly, by offering direct audiobooks on YouTube or other ebook platforms. Basically, hiring a professional narrator through ACX to narrate your book costs an average of $150
I’ve been playing around with ChatGPT and AI writing tools for the last 2 years. It’s grown impressively since my early test, and though it can’t quite write a whole book by itself (yet), tools like SudoWrite and NovelCrafter do make it a lot easier, by keeping track of your characters, scene and writing style.
I refuse to believe anybody actually reads my blog, so I use it as a space to declare intentions and organize my thoughts. Recently, I asked my audience about whether they’d like some kind of online summer writing camp or workshop and what I should focus on – that gave me some clarity on my
I’m just sharing these AI images for fun, because I went down a rabbit hole one night and generated a ton of fancy artwork I thought would look good printed out on large canvases. It’s a proof of concept, to see what can be achieved with AI image generators. But a question I keep seeing
