Tech: Lacuna New Formatting Software Review

Tech: Lacuna New Formatting Software Review

by | May 10, 2026 | Blog, Self-publishing, Writing

There’s new formatting software in town! I’m a formatter. I have been since 2011 when I learned html so that I could format my own books, and those of other authors, into an ebook. Since then there have been so many innovations, new ways to format your book. There is...
Publishing: Building Your Team

Publishing: Building Your Team

by | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog, Self-publishing, Writing

Are you thinking about self-publishing your work? If yes, then the very first thing you need to know is that the term “self-publishing” is not actually what people do. No one can do everything necessary to publish a book. It takes a team to “self-publish.” Here are...
Book Review: Author Stuck List

Book Review: Author Stuck List

by | Apr 19, 2026 | Blog, Method, Writing

The Author Stuck List by Becca Syme is Syme’s Author Stuck Cards in book form. The book (and cards) are for any author who is having problems progressing with the writing of their book. As a writing coach, I’ve seen and spoken with a good number of authors...
Craft: Adding Jargon to Your Novel

Craft: Adding Jargon to Your Novel

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

A brief word about this blog first: The absolutely hardest thing about writing a weekly blog post is coming up with topics to write about. Since I’ve been publishing this blog for fifteen years now (!!!), I feel as if I’ve covered everything and sometimes many times...
Ten Ways to Give Your Character Their Voice

Ten Ways to Give Your Character Their Voice

by | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

Writing distinct character voices might be one of the most difficult parts of writing fiction. It is one thing to write great, believable dialogue that moves your story forward, but then to imbue those words with the individual voice of the character who speaks takes...
Five Reasons You Need a Human Editor

Five Reasons You Need a Human Editor

by | Mar 29, 2026 | Blog, Method, Self-publishing, Writing

AI is everywhere and you might be using it without even knowing you’re doing so. How? By using the common editing apps Grammarly and ProWriting Aid. They are both now powered by AI. So, what’s the best way to avoid using any AI in the writing of your novel? Use a...