It's time for another writing voice exercise Dear Reader, In working with nonfiction authors, I often recommend they break up a few long sentences to aid comprehension or change the rhythm of the work. If you live firmly in the "long sentences best serve my work" camp, beware. Too many long sentences can get in the way of comprehension, and then your relationship with the reader suffers. (No one wants to read a sentence twice to understand it.) This month, I invite you to attention to your...

2 posts, 1 book, and more good news Hi, Reader! We have a lot to cover this time, including: The March give-away Two writing posts! Good (writing) news Let's dive in! How to Submit: The March book drawing This month's book is a gem for anyone trying to figure out where and how to submit their poems, stories, essays, creative nonfiction, or books. How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published by Literary Magazines and Small Presses by Dennis James Sweeney This book changed the way I think...

The March Writing Voice exercise is here! Hello Reader, How are you holding up so far this year, as we enter the mad days of March? Are you writing? Is it helping you deal with uncertainty or connect with others? You may have heard me talk about servant authorship — a cornerstone of my nonfiction book coaching practice. But our writing also serves ourselves. If uncertainty is getting you down, try writing through it. Come up with different scenarios and play them out. Most writers I know are...