Over the winter, I’ve been working closely with narrator Sonja Field to create an Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success audio book—and I’m pleased to announce, it’s now available for sale on Amazon, iTunes, and Audible. And, even better, if you sign up for 30-day trial with Audible, you can grab the download for free! […]
April 17, 2014 by 21 Comments NewsNamed One of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers!
I had a very cool surprise this week. As I was flipping through the latest issue of Writer’s Digest and their yearly round-up of their 101 Best Websites for Writers, I discovered that Helping Writers Become Authors was listed in their “Writing Advice Category.” This is such a tremendous honor, and I’m still a little floored. Thank […]
January 17, 2014 by 133 Comments NewsGiveaway: Win Three Free Domain Names
Winners Announced: The winner of the drawing is Skye Fairwin, who will receive three domain names. The runners-up, who will receive one domain apiece, are Anne-Girl and Maria Jordan-O’Reilly. If you don’t hear from me, please contact me, so that I can put you in touch with NameCheap. Thanks for participating, everyone! *** These days, an […]
January 11, 2014 by 10 Comments NewsWant a Free Kindle Book of My Fantasy Dreamlander?
Would you like a free Kindle book of my fantasy Dreamlander? For the next four days only, Dreamlander will be available as a free Kindle download from Amazon. About Dreamlander What if it were possible to live two very different lives in two separate worlds? What if the dreams we awaken from are the fading memories of […]
December 25, 2013 by 9 Comments NewsSpecial Christmas Shout Out to Special Wordplayers
For me, the Christmas season is always a time for reflecting on the year and expressing gratitude for my many blessings. This year, I find myself giving thanks particularly for the Wordplayers in my life. I am often overwhelmed by the kindness, enthusiasm, and generosity of the people I get to interact with on a […]
November 2, 2013 by 6 Comments NewsWin a Print Copy of Structuring Your Novel This Month!
This month, I’m giving away two copies of Structuring Your Novel! To enter, all you have to do is tag me on Facebook or Twitter in a post that uses the hashtag #StructuringYourNovel. Winners will be announced in next month’s e-letter. Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer […]
October 23, 2013 by 24 Comments NewsPrize Drawing: $50 Wise Decor Wall Decal of Your Choice
How about another giveaway? Is that a resounding “YES!” I hear? Good, ’cause a giveaway is exactly what we’ve got. The kind folks at Wise Decor—who create and sell fabulous wall decals—are letting me give you the chance to win a $50 gift certificate toward the purchase of any decal off their site. Naturally, I […]
July 1, 2013 by 12 Comments NewsRelease Date for Structuring Your Novel
And we have a release date for Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story! September 1, 2013, is the big day. Mark your calendars and stay tuned. Plenty more goodies coming up between now and the launch! . .
March 1, 2013 by NewsPrize Drawing: A Yoda Hat You Will Win
You may be wondering why I’ve sprouted Yoda ears in the picture. It’s all in honor of a fun drawing. I’m really not sure how to tie this one in with writing—except maybe that writers are generally nerds and nerds love them some Star Wars. The truth is I bought my brother a Yoda ears hat for Christmas without […]
January 1, 2013 by 4 Comments NewsWho Won the Dreamlander Photo Contest?
Congratulations to Andy Poole, winner of the Dreamlander photo contest that ran all last month in celebration of the book’s launch. Thanks to everyone who entered. It was a blast, and I had a ton of fun seeing all your creative images (you can see the entrants, along with a few extras, here). Selecting the winner was […]
