While the list of mistakes I made while writing my book is a long one, I can easily pick out the top nine. These are the mistakes that cost me the most in terms of time or money. Mistake #1: Don’t take the time to learn the craft of writing. Selling books is a tough …
The Good Book that Could Have Been Great Not too long ago I read a good book that could have been a great one. The story was compelling; the plot mirrored some troubling current events, the author kept me guessing until the end. Sadly, the author made some writing errors that detracted from my enjoyment …
When I started writing Beyond the Rapids, I thought my main goal was to write a good book. While I ended up with something that eventually won an award, I could have saved myself a lot of time and re-writes. I also thought that all I had to do was write a good book, find …