by Gail Kerzner | Feb 7, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks
Writers experience highs and lows. Creativity ebbs and flows, and imposter syndrome often rears its ugly head. Writer’s block and procrastination can also get in the way of progress. An effective technique for writers to maintain a resilient mindset is the use of...
by Gail Kerzner | Jan 22, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks
We’re not writing machines. We don’t just plop ourselves down at our desks, click a button on our hands, and knock out a genius manuscript. We need to set the stage for focused, inspired writing sessions by getting into the writing zone, the sacred space where...
by Gail Kerzner | Jan 2, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks
Writing a book is not for the faint of heart. It is not merely a literary pursuit; it’s a transformative process that yield rewards far beyond mere financial gain. The decision to become an author is a commitment that requires passion and resilience, so keep your...
by Gail Kerzner | Jun 14, 2023 | Author Advice, General Writing, Grammar, Language Trends, Tips and Tricks
As writers, we have all experienced the dreaded phenomenon: the block. Even some of the world’s most renown authors have been through it—and overcome. Here are eight ways they did it, and you can too. You know the drill: you find yourself staring at the blank screen...
by Gail Kerzner | Jun 10, 2023 | Author Advice, General Writing, Grammar, Tips and Tricks
As I have advised previously, when writing, the first step is pouring your ideas onto the page and getting them out of your head. You can do that with the confidence that you will edit . . . later. When “later” comes, it is a good idea to have some strong...
by Gail Kerzner | Nov 20, 2022 | Author Advice, General Writing, Grammar, Tips and Tricks
We love our English teachers (I’m one, too!), but let’s debunk these grammar myths penalty free! Times have changed, and we can relax a little—unless our academic and style guides dictate us otherwise. The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is on our side! Top 10 Grammar...
