Top 7 myths about expert roundups
4 January, 2016
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Expert roundup posts have become more than just trendy. Let’s clear up some of the biggest myths about them. It was not that long ago […]
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Authors, pro tips on how to sell the rights to your book
16 December, 2015
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As an author, you have more rights than you might think. Get more out of your writing; sell your book rights. Most authors don’t think […]
What is the difference between an author and a writer?
3 December, 2015
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What is the difference between an author and a writer? What is the difference between a writer and an author? Well…it’s complicated. Running a ghostwriting […]
Ghostwriter contracts 101 – ghostwriting agreements clause by clause
19 November, 2015
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Ready to hire a ghostwriter? You might wonder about the ghostwriter contract and the fees. Here is what you should find in a ghostwriter contract. […]
Are you a writer? Take this quiz.
4 November, 2015
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Are you a writer? Take this 51-question quiz to find out! This is the fourth in a series of self-tests to help you determine if […]
Are You A Writing Hoarder?
28 October, 2015
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We all know what hoarding is, but have you ever heard about writing hoarders? Digital hoarding is “a thing”. Haley Cue of XoJane.com writes: Technology […]
The mega list of careers for writers in 2025 – writing jobs or freelance work
7 October, 2015
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Who knew there were so many career paths for a writer to take? Here are 37 jobs for professional writers, either as employees or as […]
Top Memorable Writers Conference Moments
25 September, 2015
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Kristin Johnson, our writers conference junkie, reports from the Southern California Writers Conference. Once again I’m packing manuscripts, new business cards and prose in need […]
Should you join the #MBUstorm blogging challenge?
16 September, 2015
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Would you start writing a new blog if you had help? Or if you had a competitive incentive? Welcome to the MBUstorm blogging challenge. Have […]
The power of motivational quotes
12 August, 2015
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Motivational quotes capture people’s imagination. What’s so special about these portable tidbits of wisdom? I am currently ghostwriting a book about stock market investment strategies. […]
Four resources to mine for trending content ideas
29 July, 2015
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The world is talking. Is your content talking about the same things? Here are four ways to make sure it is. In the world of […]
Point of view – how storytellers create truth
23 July, 2015
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Point of view tells us through whose eyes we see a story. No point of view, no story. This article tells you how to control […]
How to romance a blogger – Ooh la la!
15 July, 2015
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In case you thought this article would be about dating or relationships, it’s not. We are all business here. It’s about getting your story told […]
How to write a great blog post – 99 best blog writing tips
2 July, 2015
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There is much more to running a blog than writing. But writing alone is enough to warrant 99 tips. Follow these best blog writing tips […]
Story packing: Ara Grigorian’s Finding the Story Beats workshop (spoilers)
25 June, 2015
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There is both an art and a science to setting the pace of your novel. Here is what Kristin learned at the Story Beats Workshop […]
25 random things about this writer
18 June, 2015
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How well do you really know your writer? Here is a sneak peak into David Leonhardt’s secret vault. If that introduction sounds overly dramatic, that’s […]
8 Must-Have Items to Pack for a Writers Conference
8 June, 2015
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Kristin is off to the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, and – ooh, look what she’s packing! It’s that time of year. To quote Alice Cooper, […]
Wow! Even more signs that you might be a writer
3 June, 2015
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You might be a writer if…well, there are just too many signs that you might be a writer, so this is the third edition, with […]
Writers, authors, bloggers – beware these health and injury risks
26 May, 2015
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A writing career is fraught with peril – just ask Alex Rover. Here is your complete guide to writer health risks and remedies, with real-life […]
Glossary of writing terms and definitions (Updated for 2025!)
13 May, 2015
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Befudddled by the terms that writers and publishers use? Here is a glossary of writing terms and definitions to help you navigate the lingo. We […]