Antony Barone Kolenc interviews book reviewer and blogger Carrie Schmidt about how teen writers can improve their craft and get published.
My Road—Managing Reviews
A.K. Frailey ponders the tricky situations involved in asking for, and accepting, reviews of her work.
The End: Sweet Words for an Author, Sweet Experience for a Reader
The end. Two of the most satisfying words a writer can tap onto a keyboard. We’ve all dreamed of typing those six letters, and many of us have been fortunate enough to have achieved that particular success. In my past few posts, we’ve discussed beginnings and middles. Let’s talk about […]
Reviews Blues
Looking for ways to improve the lot of your fellow writers? Here’s an idea: Write Better Reviews!! Reviews…you know….those rare bits of prose that we drool over. You’ve got to pack some punch into them if they’re going to be of use to your favorite authors. I’ve seen (and had) […]
Five Ways to Pay it Forward in Your Writing Career
No doubt most of you are familiar with the concept of “Paying it Forward.” In Catholic terms, it could be considered just good old-fashioned generosity. We are kind to others and try to help others, whether or not we receive any repayment for it. We trust that God will treat […]
April Blog Round-Up
Can you believe it’s already May?? I’m not quite there yet! Go back with me to these favorite April posts: Jean Heimann writes of St. Catherine of Sienna (and I found lots of helpful info about other saints here). Michael Seagriff writes of protecting the unborn. Karl Erickson – no kidding […]