by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 8, 2019 | Dear Writer
One of my favorite books about art is Of Human Bondage by William Somerset Maugham. It’s an amazing novel that will resonate with writers on multiple levels. My copy is dog-eared and slathered in orange highlighter. There were so many “Yes!” moments for me in the...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 7, 2019 | Dear Writer
I live in the Chiriquí highlands, a land of eternal spring that bursts with flowers all year long. I try to make sure I crawl out of my writing/working cave for a few minutes a day to appreciate the flowers. Not only is it soothing to get away from the glowing screens...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 6, 2019 | Dear Writer
Every writer needs to develop a digital platform. Even if you haven’t been published yet, the time to start building a following is yesterday. Growing an audience takes time. Don’t put it off any longer! To start, you will need: 1. A website with a blog...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 5, 2019 | Dear Writer
Sometimes I catch an episode of one of those singing or talent shows and am amazed at the performances. As I sit on the couch like a blob, I wonder, what am I doing with my life? Most of the contestants sacrificed so much for their dream. They gave all their time,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 5, 2019 | Dear Writer
The most difficult part of selling books as a new writer is getting readers to take a chance on you. If you’re unknown, many buyers may pass your book up for a safer bet – like a bestselling author or one who’s got tons of rave reviews. Name recognition is a term we...
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