by C.S. Lakin | May 24, 2018 | How to Write a Novel, Fiction
Maybe you’ve only begun planning out your novel. You have a great concept and a basic plot. Or maybe you’ve already completed a rough draft. You’re fairly sure what you’re writing fits the genre you have in mind and you obviously want it to be a bestseller in its...
by C.S. Lakin | Oct 26, 2017 | Be Productive, Tips For Writers
In this age of distraction, writers are challenged to find the time and means to be productive. Between juggling commitments and fighting our own attempts at procrastination and self-sabotage, it can often feel like a losing battle. But I can hear some of you asking:...
by C.S. Lakin | Mar 27, 2017 | Be Productive
Let’s face it. We all know what things distract us during the day. Some of us just can’t stay off social media or check our phones for messages or emails every five minutes. Others get partway through writing a page and notice the floor needs sweeping or the dirty...
by C.S. Lakin | Jan 16, 2016 | Create a Book
If you yearn for success as an author, you need to take note. Did you know that over four thousand books are self-published each day? You can imagine how hard it is to have your book rise to the top of the pile. Writers face a daunting challenge: discoverability. Most...
by C.S. Lakin | Mar 3, 2015 | Tips For Writers
No doubt you have some favorite authors. It’s likely that one thing you love about their books is their writing style. Many commercial authors have a very simplistic—almost superficial—writing style. Other successful authors write in a wholly unique manner...
