Overview & Tips of Writing

Writing Tom Cannon    @Tcbcannon Dixie Jarchow  writing as Daisy Jerico Habits and Tips  (many from writing conferences)  Find the best time for you to write.  Keep trying to make it a habit.  If you miss a day, you still get to be a writer. Keep some sort of journal, even if it is a word … Continue reading Overview & Tips of Writing

Living In Their Parents’ Basement

Our perceptions are not facts.  We often get our views wrong. And yet, I also fear that there is an epidemic of young people that fail to launch.  They do not support themselves and live with their parents. And perhaps it is true that many young people are weak and babied by their parents.   Yet, … Continue reading Living In Their Parents’ Basement

Authors, Have you had publishers do this?

I submitted my book to open books.  https://www.open-bks.com/ They said they liked my book and wanted to set up a zoom. Here is what the email said  I am pleased to convey news that we would be honored to publish your finenovel, and to that end I would like to schedule a Zoom conference withyou … Continue reading Authors, Have you had publishers do this?

Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses

Should you self-publish? Should you go with a small press?  I have done both. With either of them, there are questions to ask. Questions to find the answer to about the small press publisher you are considering. The first question is to determine if they are legit.  Google them and look at websites like Writers … Continue reading Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses

Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

I was suspicious. Yet I was so hungry for reviews, that I let that cloud my judgment.  So I got taken for money. I was contacted somebody claiming to be Laura margaret Sep 11, 2025, 10:07 AM (13 days ago) Event Organizer - New Cross Book Club Of course, she kept asking to explain the process … Continue reading Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

Combatting AI in Writing: Be Authentic

Artificial Intelligence significantly impacts writing, offering tools for creating content and improving grammar. Writers should embrace authenticity and personal passions, utilizing emotions and personal experiences to enhance their work. Engaging with readers through conversations and live events fosters connections and promotes success in an AI-driven landscape.