Writing in Winter: Finding Focus and Productivity

Winter and I have never been the best of friends. As I type this, I’m bundled up in a heavy sweater, my feet layered in wool socks and fleece-lined moccasins—with a couple of hot packs tucked in for good measure. A cat is curled up on my lap, purring like a tiny,...
Is It Acceptable?

Is It Acceptable?

Nelson Vidinha requested your answer:Is it acceptable practice to contact a publisher to double-check they’ve rejected a manuscript? I get multiple requests to answer questions concerning publishing. It’s good to know that people are interested. True...
Getting Your Second Book Published

Getting Your Second Book Published

It’s easier to get a second book published once you have had your first book published, but does this apply to published non-fiction writers who then want to get a first novel published? Or would publishers treat you as a first-time author again? The answer to...