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 | Feb 25, 2021 | Author Advice, College Admissions Essays, General Writing, Tips and Tricks
We’ve all heard, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” How about, “I’ve got writer’s block, and I can’t get started.” You’re stuck. You’re frustrated, sweating. Your tummy is in knots. Your heart is pounding. You’ve been staring at your blank screen for hours, and the...
