Depending how far along you are in your writing journey, you may know who the “Big 5” are, or you might have just heard the term during a book club gathering and nodded along, sticking your nose in your steaming coffee hoping no one noticed you didn’t have a clue. Needless to say, they’re called “big” … More The Big 5 – Who They Are & Why Some Writers Choose to Walk Away

Some may view being a writer as a natural-born talent, a gift. Some may believe that every word they scribble on a page is a masterpiece, and don’t expect any training or literary study is required. “It’s art,” one might say. “You can’t teach art.” Well, is that so? Let’s look at some of the most famous artists … More The Biggest Misconception About Writers

Don’t freak out when it’s time for “downtime.” If you’re like me, then you’re afraid the second you stop writing is when you give up your hard earned momentum. What if that’s it? What if you stop, and one week turns into two, turns into ten, and then you wake up on your deathbed never … More Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Falling Off the (Writing) Horse

  1. The biggest money-maker is Romance, and bookstores know it. (Source) This section is going to be strategically placed to bring traffic to the rest of the store. In my experience, the Romance section is usually buried between other genres, likely for the purpose of bringing foot traffic. Those other genres might be young … More 4 Tips Writers Can Learn From Bookstore Layouts