by Gail Kerzner | Jul 24, 2024 | Tips and Tricks
August is a key month in the college planning process for incoming high school seniors. If you have offspring that age, you might have spent some time this summer visiting college campuses, or maybe you did virtual visits. Perhaps the college visit list has evolved...
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 27, 2023 | Author Advice, Tips and Tricks
Athletes need coaches. So do writers! Over the course of my career, I’ve helped dozens and dozens of authors realize excellence in their writing projects. Witnessing the results, I can report, not immodestly, that they wouldn’t have gotten there without me as a coach,...
by Gail Kerzner | Jun 18, 2023 | Author Advice, Tips and Tricks
It has been famously said that “it takes a village” to raise a child. It also “takes a village” to write a book. It is a good idea to gather a team of trusted associates that you both respect and trust. These are your “beta” readers who will read your manuscript and...
