Tighter writing results in more captivated readers, a plot that moves forward, and characters that jump off the page. After eight books and thirty years of editing and teaching workshops, author Debbie Burke teaches young writers how to tighten their …
Authors who write tight are more likely to get the attention of publishers than ones with exaggerative, overly-complicated, repetitive writing (see what we did there?!). Tightly written books are page-turners; their stories are clear and engaging. There is far less …
Best-Selling Writers “Write Tight.” Here’s Why and How. Read more »
There are so many reasons for entrepreneurs and business owners to consider writing as a means to uplevel their business. Here’s just a handful of them. Share Your Message with the World: Don’t we all get into business to change …
If You’re an Entrepreneur, You Should Probably be Writing. Here’s Why. Read more »
1. “Perfection Paralysis” Perfection paralysis can manifest itself as a continuous cycle of rewriting or making your fiftieth cover design change even though you loved the fifth one best… Sometimes, the pursuit of perfection is just procrastination and self-doubt disguised …
When your manuscript is far enough along that you’re thinking about taking the next best step, things are about to get (more) real. This is when you choose an editor and start looking at different types of publishing routes; self, …
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We all have those moments when your well of creativity feels as if it has run dry. The. Words. Just. Won’t. Flow! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, a few of these quick tricks should help relieve …
Writer’s block? 10 Quick Ways to Unlock Your Creative Flow Read more »
Let’s talk about the magic of the first draft! 🪄📝 The rough draft is your sacred space, where you can pour your heart onto the pages and tell your story, unfiltered and unapologetically. Think of it as a heartfelt conversation …
JUNE 28, 2023 | Even the best books have to have an ending, and today, I find myself finishing one of my favourites as I part ways with Life to Paper Publishing. 🙏💕 During my partnership with LTP, I have …
You can live without modern plumbing. Just a month ago, I would’ve said um, hell no I can’t! And theeeen, I did so for two weeks. For context, the sand point (well) and water pump have given us hell for …
I’ve named a lot of things over the years: three kids, two dogs, two cats, a half dozen businesses, several books, countless magazine issues, and easily about a hundred products… But my favourite by far is my company. I named …
