Multigenre Author Aubrie Dionne’s Advice to Writers: Keep Writing
Whether in music or writing, Aubrie Dionne’s patience and persistence have paid off. She encourages aspiring authors to develop the same qualities. “Keep writing. It took me four books to get an agent. What if I'd quit after book 3?” she said.
4 Reasons Why I Joined the Authors Guild and Why You Should Too
I’ve heard of the Authors Guild for years, but I didn’t join it until earlier this year. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made as a writer. Let me tell you why.
4 Reasons for Using a Pen Name: Why I’m Using a Pseudonym
When my novella, “In His Corner,” is published by Lyrical Press, the book won’t carry my name but my pseudonym—Vina Arno. It’s going to be my first book-length work of fiction, so some people are asking: Why use a pen name? I’ll explain below. I also looked up other writers who used pseudonyms—from Agatha Christie to Stephen King—and came up with four good reasons for using a pen name.
Best-Selling Author Sara Gruen’s Advice to Writers: Keep Your Writing Time Sacred
Like millions of readers worldwide, I fell in love with Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants. So when she graced an online discussion forum sponsored by a group I belong to, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask her a question on behalf of all aspiring writers.
Debut Author Priscille Sibley’s Advice to Writers: Not so Fast
As the famous writing motto goes: Write what you know. Priscille Sibley, a neonatal intensive care nurse, certainly knows the subject matter of her debut novel, The Promise of Stardust.
Calling All Women Writers! Do it for Virginia Woolf
I read Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own a few years ago. The book’s title came from my favorite line in the book: “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.”
Debut Author Alex Myers: Don’t Be Afraid to Set a Draft Aside
Alex Myers admits he’s lucky—he wrote a novel, got an agent, and published his book successfully. But he adds: “I was persistent, patient, and flexible. That might have helped.”