Writing can be a mysterious process for even the most accomplished writers. Look back on what you may have done wrong with your earlier novels and bring those lessons forward.
Agony Editor: Judging your own book’s cover design – and what to do about it
I’m not clear how much say an author has when it comes to the cover design of their book. What’s the best way to handle this?
Agony Editor: What to do when your writing group is ghosted
All writing groups need a foundation of trust.
Agony Editor: To joke or not to joke
There’s nothing wrong with adding humour to your writing.
Agony Editor: It’s okay to want – yet dread – attention
The best way to handle your internal conflict is to acknowledge it.
Agony Editor: How to minimize risk of book-club bummers
Book clubs are tricky for writers.
Opinion: Implications of the U.S. controlled digital lending decision in Canada remain unclear
Whether the decision against Internet Archive in the U.S. will have a chilling effect on controlled digital lending practices in Canada remains to be seen.
Agony Editor: It’s OK to let your supportive spouse skip industry events
If writers find these events a bit dry, imagine the experience for someone who isn’t part of the industry.
Agony Editor: It’s never too late to read to your friend’s book
The reason you are thinking of reading your friend’s book is because he read yours and reached out to you – and to be frank, that’s what good friends do.
Agony Editor: Check in with yourself before checking out your sale numbers
Writing isn’t about the books you sell; it’s about the readers you reach.
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