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Indie Authors and the Case of Time

Indie Authors and the Case of Time

by Joy | Sep 5, 2019 | authors, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, Publishing, Revisions, writers, writing process

The Question  I got the question the other day. The one that makes me cringe and frantically glance around for an escape while doing a mental run-through of what the asker’s intentions could be. You know the one.  Are you self-published?  Well, of course I am; and,...
W2H: How to Track Timelines and Characters

W2H: How to Track Timelines and Characters

by Joy | Aug 29, 2019 | authors, Editing, Revisions, world-building, writers, writing, writing process

We’ve all been there. Mid-way through a novel, we draw a blank on a character’s hair color and realize that secondary character has been pregnant a little too long. So, how can we keep it all straight? I’m sharing what I do as we examine how to track timelines and...
Reflections on 2018

Reflections on 2018

by Joy | Dec 27, 2018 | authors, blogging, books, dream of authorship, Editing, goals, Indie Authors, novella, Revisions, short story, stories, words, writer mom, writers, writing, writing community, writing process

        In a few days, it will be a whole new year—again. Each year goes by faster than the last, and that’s why I think it is supremely important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and failures and then look forward to new...
Embrace the Seasons of Writing

Embrace the Seasons of Writing

by Joy | Nov 1, 2018 | doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, Revisions, writers, writing, writing process

“It’s just that season of life.” Man, if I had a nickel for every time I’ve said or heard that phrase! As a mom, this is often a conversation starter. Each age of our children brings a new season for moms—the infant season, the terrible twos...
How to Embrace Revisions

How to Embrace Revisions

by Joy | Oct 11, 2018 | Editing, goals, inspiration, readers, Revisions, writers, writing, writing community, writing process

I’m currently on Round 4 (I think) of revisions on my literary fiction novel. Let me tell you, friend, revisions are TOUGH! When I faced Round 3, I didn’t want to continue. I was tired and discouraged and overwhelmed and so many more feels. At that point...

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