Hurts So Good—5 Secrets to Paring Down Your Manuscript
Published: Fri, 04/07/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT If You Remember This SongYOU'RE OLD!! “I need you to significantly reduce the word count in the manuscript,” my senior editor…
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Your Publishing Questions Answered--TONIGHT!
Published: Thu, 03/30/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Let's Answer Your Questions Dear Illumify Author,This is a reminder that Jennifer Clark and I will be hosting a Zoom Q&A session…
Illumify Author Q&A--This Thursday!
Published: Sat, 03/25/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Let's Answer Your Questions Dear ,I hope you're doing well.Three months ago we hosted a Q&A for our Illumify authors which went…
My Greatest Writing Regret—Please Don't Let This Be You!
Published: Thu, 03/23/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT If You Remember These DaysYOU'RE OLD!! A few weeks ago I sat in a movie theater, watching a surprise hit, when I realized, I…
One Quick Fix So Your Writing JUMPS Off The Page
Published: Thu, 03/09/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Rhett Butler Was Definitely NOT Passive(be like Rhett!) “Frankly, my dear, a damn is not given by me.” –Gone with the Wind “An…
The Difference Between A Good Idea And A Great Book
Published: Thu, 02/23/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT The Chasm Between a Good Idea and a Great Book is HUGE! True confession: I love watching documentaries on Netfli —especially…
The Secret To Your Book's Staying Power
Published: Thu, 02/16/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Never Give Up and Never Stop! Quick Quiz. Let’s see if you can identify the movie by the following quotes: “You fool! You fell…
It's Not Too Late To Get into Gear for the New Year
Published: Thu, 02/02/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT If You're Under 30, Do You Know What This Is? When I was in grad school, we lived in Pasadena, California—just a hop, skip, and a…
Three Actionable Ways to Focus and Finish Your Manuscript
Published: Thu, 01/19/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Need Some? Starting your manuscript is easy. You scribble some ideas. Lean back in your chair and dream a little. Make some…
Get Your Illumify Author Questions Answered Tonight!
Published: Thu, 01/12/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Let's Answer Those Questions Dear ,I hope you enjoyed your holiday season.Just a reminder that Jen Clark and I are hosting a Zoom…