Blocking Business Days
I thought quitting my day job would free up plenty of time to write—it did not. I filled up my days with countless appointments and fell prey to advice that told me to find social media followers or engage with book bloggers or build a fort out of books big enough for the news choppers […]
Save the Dates, Tip Round Up, and Meet My New Roommate!
Tip Round Up I like it when I can find things easily, which is why I’ve decided to add Tip Round Ups to my monthly newsletter. Roundups will list all the tips I’ve shared in one easy to reference list for you. Below is everything we went over in 2019. Can’t wait to see what […]
Join me at Writers United this Wednesday, December 4th. I’m hosting Writers United this Wednesday night from 6- 8 p.m. and hope you will join me. We have special guests this month: Tiffany White of Writers Untapped will be offering free query critiques or offer feedback on the first 5 pages of a story for […]
Stealth Edits at Jo Co Library’s Writers Conference 11/16
If you would like the chance to get four pages of your work edited, for free, by me, here’s what you need to do: 1) Join my writer email list. 2) Format your work in standard manuscript formatting. 3) Print a copy and bring it with you to the Jo Co Writers Conference […]
Scholarship Opportunity for January’s Group Authorpreneurship Coaching
Now accepting applications for Group Authopreneurship Coaching Are you looking for a writing support system? Do you have a finished manuscript you want to polish? Do you want a behind-the-scenes look into the publishing industry? Group coaching may be a good fit for you. I designed my group coaching sessions to give you a support […]
Connect with KC Writers this month & Client Spotlight on Paula Gleeson
Places to Connect with Kansas City Writers this August Monday, August 5th 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Story Center Critique Group. MCPL’s Woodneath Library, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157. Anyone can show up. You’re encouraged to bring five copies of your piece. (I believe up to 2,000 words.) The group is […]
First Draft Words & Writers United
What are your first draft words? Every time I start a first draft I want to die, because its bad… really, really bad. It is full of lazy verbs, vague descriptions, and brimming with first draft words. First draft words are crutch words–the words I use to get me into a scene or get two […]
Stealth Edits at Writers United
If you would like the chance to get five pages of your work edited, for free, by me, here’s what you need to do: 1) Join my writer email list. 2) Format your work in standard manuscript formatting. 3) Print a copy 4) Write the secret code word: BREATHER on your submission. (Hand write it, […]
Want to meet some Kansas City Writers? Save the Dates!
I’m excited to be partnering with the Johnson County, KS Library for Writers United! Our amazing library is making it a little easier for writers to find one another by having monthly writer meet-ups this summer, and they were kind enough to invite me to be a guest host. If you’re in the KC area […]
3 Reasons Editors Love Standard Manuscript Format
Did you ever wonder why publishers & agents are so concerned about formatting? 1. It’s easy on our eyes. The double spacing, simple fonts, and wide margins minimize editor eye strain. 2. There’s room to write our notes when we edit by hand. Yes, sometimes we still print out entire manuscripts and mark them up! […]
