Twas the night before Valentine’s and all through the land, the poor single people were wringing their hands…
Feb 03 2023
The Hero: Taking an MC from “Meh” to “Myth”
Crafting a hero isn’t as simple as one might think. New writers generally serve up a ‘hero’ too soon. HERO is a title that must be earned.
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Jan 18 2023
What Do You Call a Writer Who Never Reads?
What do we call a writer who doesn’t read? Is it even possible to be a good writer without also being a prolific reader?
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Jan 13 2023
To the Pain: Is Writing a Career or a Hobby?
Pain is simply part of life. We have little control over most of what happens to us. This is true in life and in publishing.
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Nov 29 2022
Self-Sabotage: I Don’t Deserve Success
Self-sabotage is something most writers are likely familiar with. We just about get in the habit of working on the WIP and then suddenly we put everyone and everything ahead of finishing that book.
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About Kristen Lamb
Kristen Lamb is the author of the definitive guide to social media and branding for authors, Rise of the Machines—Human Authors in a Digital World. She’s also the author of #1 best-selling books We Are Not Alone—The Writer’s Guide to Social Media and Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer. She’s just released her highly acclaimed debut mystery-thriller The Devil’s Dance.
Kristen has written over twelve hundred blogs and her site was recognized by Writer’s Digest Magazine as one of the Top 101 Websites for Writers. Her branding methods are responsible for selling millions of books and used by authors of every level, from emerging writers to mega authors.
