Much like Newton’s First Law of Physics, there is a key difference between a writing practice with momentum behind it and the considerable amount of energy a writer has to put in to get the ball rolling.
So, how do we gather this momentum? By setting a routine.
Read MoreWaiting for an editorial letter? Here are 5 ways to distract yourself and avoid feedback-related anxiety.
Read MoreWhen it comes to planned trilogies, it can be challenging for the second installment to hold the reader’s attention. The overarching conflict is set up in the first book and concludes in the third. Meanwhile, in the second book, there’s often nothing to see for miles around but a whole bunch of rising action.
Read More"I had three months in which to secure the crowdfunding target of £4000 in presales, which was secured in less than six days.”
In this Hatch Editorial Client Spotlight, historical novelist James Vella-Bardon explains the connection between persistence, voice, and authorial success.
Read MoreAt AWP 2018 in Tampa, I was honored to meet novelist RA Frumkin. Their debut, The Comedown, was published by Henry Holt in April, and is available for purchase wherever books are sold.
This third and final section gives RA’s advice on how and when to share personal experiences with your readers.
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