Two weeks ago, I went to a writers’ meeting wearing a name tag proclaiming myself a Champion Procrastinator. Most of the members thought it was a joke, but, as you will soon see, I wasn't kidding. 
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by Kim Smith 2008

Have you ever gotten out of bed and rushed toward your computer, or where you spend time writing, only to be stopped before getting there by every excuse in the book?

I have this problem more times than I want to admit.  read more »

One thing I've noticed since I've become an editor for Enspiren Press, is I can immediately tell authors who have worked in critique group first and those who haven't.  read more »

The golden rule of critiquing is it is better to give than to receive. By critiquing the work of others, you will become better at self-editing.

I own two critique groups.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Historical-Fiction-Writers-Critique-Group/

and

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Historical-Romance-Critique-Group/  read more »

How to Be Coachable

If you're actively seeking advice, but are ructious, choose to argue with, defend against, and try to "one-up" your advisor, then you may just be better off struggling along in blissful ignorance. No matter whom the coach, you must be "coachable."  read more »