When I started writing, I would get stuck, burnt out, or whatever, and then I would self-justify that I had “writer’s block.” That reasoning convinced me that taking a break was a good thing. But it tended to turn into something other than a break, more like a long-term distraction from my writing goals. It… Read More For writers: Creating mental muscle memory for writing
Is your book ready for a beta reader? Let’s discuss the phase of your manuscript… I’ve been a beta reader for some time, and many people who ask me to beta read their work are not yet at the stage where it’s ready. So, depending on the manuscript’s development phase, there are different ways to… Read More Beta Readers and Phases of Manuscript Development
Over the years, as I have improved my writing skills, I’ve looked up sites repeatedly to keep me honest in my craft and to ensure I remember things correctly regarding grammar, punctuation, formation of prose, etc. I also try to use the same methods when critiquing others’ writing techniques; I’ve made a small collection of… Read More Resources for Writers
Greetings! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday morning! Here in Long Island, NY, the sun is shining, I’ve got a fresh cup of coffee, and it looks like it’s going to be a great day! My first book, Silver Icon, has been on sale for about a week now at both Amazon and… Read More A shout out to Critique Circle – Writers this is a must see!
Nick S. Nicholas 