…First, to be a great author, you must read a lot to find your voice. If you enjoy reading nonfiction history, don’t think you will write a great mystery novel. As part of my interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Smith. Gary was born in 1948 in…

I think the first thing is to not be precious about your work; to learn to accept harsh criticism. The second thing is NOT to write every day, but only when inspiration — even if you have to fake it — strikes. I realize that that is paradoxical. The third…

1. Stick with it — Make an effort to write every day. 2. Don’t give up — If you start a writing project work on it until you finish it. The world is full of unfinished novels and books. Nothing good can happen until you finish! 3. Write what you…

…Rich parents or a partner. Come on, you know it starts here. Chances are you’ll have some literary agent connections too. Support is essential or you’ll need to work hard. Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and authors have…

Enjoy” might be too lofty of a word for a nonfiction book about death. How about “appreciate”? I think any English-reading high schooler or adult thinking about dying someday would appreciate knowing what awaits them — scientifically, that is. — Author Bryon Elhmann’s debut novel “Natural Afterlife Discovered: The Newfound, Psychological Reality That Awaits Us at Death,” talks about the scientific possibilities about what happens to us after we die. Rather, one’s consciousness is imperceptibly paused in a final experience. When a pause occurs, a natural afterlife may result, which…

…An idea: Find a need for your book. Write a book that hasn’t been written, or at least if it has it’s with your own personal twist and through your personal lens Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and…

…Know your genre — immerse yourself in quality books in the genre you have selected to write, after all, these books were written by individuals just like you, eager to write the next bestseller. Study their style. Take note of what made you take pause by a certain line the…

… I tend to write (or complete marketing tasks etc.) almost every single day, including weekends. My sessions are often broken into thirty minutes on task, followed by a ten minute break. That works for me, but everyone needs to find their own way. There is no right or wrong…

The biggest challenge for me was bridging the gap between scientific jargon and the everyday language that readers can readily understand and apply. Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and authors have been able to influence millions with their…