Published in Authority Magazine·1 day agoMember-onlyConstance Hays Matsumoto On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer… Believe: Ted Lasso fans will understand. You have to believe in yourself, work harder and longer than you ever imagined, and then accept rejection. Be clear on what success looks like to you. Set realistic goals to help you get there. Keep learning. Keep making your book better. Keep…Female Writers7 min readFemale Writers7 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·6 days agoMember-onlyClaudia Tan On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer… Keep reading. I always have so much to learn when I’m reading books from other authors. As I’m sucked into the story, I’d constantly think to myself things like ‘damn, that was good prose’ or ‘I love the way she/he described this’ and I’d strive to employ similar skills…Female Author5 min readFemale Author5 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Mar 9Member-onlyKC Grifant On How To Create Compelling Science Fiction and Fantasy StoriesThe first thing to keep in mind when writing a compelling science fiction or fantasy story is to think outside the box as much as possible. Science Fiction and Fantasy are hugely popular genres. What does it take for a writer today, to write compelling and successful Science Fiction and…Female Writers14 min readFemale Writers14 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Mar 9Member-onlyCrash Buist On How to Write Compelling Science Fiction and Fantasy StoriesBuild an interesting world. Take a lot of time to do this. This is everything from the politics of the world to the intricacies of character relationships, the implicit biases of the masses, how people communicate, what people drive… whatever. Science Fiction and Fantasy are hugely popular genres. What does…Writers On Writing14 min readWriters On Writing14 min read
Published in Fem Founder·Mar 7Member-onlyHow to Build a Thriving Business with Barbara ChanceyEstablished in 2007 by Barbara Chancey, the eponymous Texas-based Design Group is a globally recognized fitness architecture, branding, and design expert. The visionary behind over 200 extraordinary brands, Barbara is a pioneer with two decades of real-world experience. Her rich knowledge and proven methods combine to deliver mesmerizing destinations in…Female Founders10 min readFemale Founders10 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Mar 1Member-onlyVolta Rose On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer…Create from the core of what you know, while simultaneously stretching and learning as the story develops in order to enable the characters in your story to grow and find their own paths. Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers…Writers On Writing12 min readWriters On Writing12 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Feb 28Member-onlyJoanna Vander Vlugt On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or WriterNot everyone is going to like the novels I write. I understand that rejection is just part of the process, but I keep writing because if I don’t, my life feels off-kilter. Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and…Female Writers7 min readFemale Writers7 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Feb 27Member-onlyMeghan Quinn On The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great AuthorHire an editor. Find your own voice, and don’t shy away from it. Make yourself a website. Find branding that works for you and stick with it. Start a newsletter. Even if you’re only sending a letter to your mom at first, start one. As part of my interview series…Female Writers7 min readFemale Writers7 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Feb 25Member-onlySarah E. McDonald: 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer… Like writing, I believe reading is something I need to do every day to keep my mind in shape. As part of my interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah E. McDonald. She is a two-time cancer survivor and one-time mother of daughter, Rory. She’s spent the…Writers On Writing9 min readWriters On Writing9 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Feb 24Member-onlyAuthor Rick Shands On The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great AuthorNo doubt the biggest challenge is the step of finding a literary agent or publisher, and as the usual route is through the former, finding an agent who understands your work is the challenge. As part of my interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing author Rick Shands. Born…Author Interview8 min readAuthor Interview8 min read
