LaurelLit.com
Writer, Reader, English Teacher
I've written lots of novels. Sometimes, it's almost embarrassing. Because, people often ask me, "How do you have time to write so much?" And I'm not always sure how to answer. But here's the thing. Anyone can write a lot if they don't get blocked. Productivity isn't as much about finding the time to write as it is using your time well. Perhaps I'm fortunate that I don't often experience writer's block. And yet, I know what works for me, and what doesn't work. The thing that …
Last summer I went to an author event at a local bookstore. I was happy to be there. But I was also jealous and frustrated. Because I knew there was little chance I’d be invited to have an event at this store. I tried. Their website has an online form you can fill out. You need to have a good cover (check), be distributed by Ingram (check), a book that’s a romance (check), and preferably local (check). That’s just to be included on their shelves. In the message section, I explained that my …
