Category: Author Tips
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How to Write a Cover Letter for Submitting Short Fiction to Magazines
A few days ago, I got my first short story acceptance from Clarkesworld Magazine! I’ve been submitting my work to Clarkesworld for almost five years now, and I’ve only received form rejections up until now. At this point, I could probably recite the Clarkesworld form rejection by heart (which would be a very boring party…
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One Reason Why I Became a Writer
Back in high school, when I was agonizing over my future career path, my dad told me to make a list of the things in life that make me happy. Then, split the list into two categories. The first category includes any type of happiness that you can feel instantaneously. Sipping hot chocolate on a…
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Why You Need to Know Your Ideal Reader
One of my favorite pieces of writing advice is that no story can be everybody’s cup of tea. It just has to be somebody’s.
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3 Ways to Track Your Writing Progress
Writing a book is a marathon, not a sprint. If you want to stay motivated, it’s crucial to keep track of your progress as you go. But there are many ways to define “progress”—and the definition you choose can make a drastic impact on how you end up spending your writing time. So, here are…
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One Simple Trick for Setting Author Goals
When you’re an aspiring author, your success depends a lot on luck. You could write a fantastic story and still struggle to get it published. Maybe your story doesn’t fit current market trends. Or maybe an agent or editor loves your story…but happened to acquire a similar one last week. Even when you know it’s…