Published inThe Motherload·PinnedMember-onlyA Mother’s Work is EverythingNo matter my job title, I always default to Mom. — My index finger runs along the stitching on the arm of the sofa. My husband blurs in my periphery. I blink, and tears roll down my cheeks, soaking into the blanket I’ve wrapped around myself. …Mwc Work6 min readMwc Work6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyI Accidentally Got Drunk at the Doctor’s OfficeI didn’t realize it until I was driving home — I was sixteen years old. I had my own car, a little boxy 1985 four-door I’d bought from a cousin for $250. It had a CD player installed in the dash, a pack of cigarettes tucked into the sun visor, and a checkbook in the glove box. I had a…This Happened To Me6 min readThis Happened To Me6 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Aug 31Member-onlyFive Things to Do in the Six Months Before You Self-Publish Your NovelUse these tips to be sure you book is professional and ready to reach readers — Welcome to Issue #15 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life7 min readMy Self Pub Life7 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Aug 3Member-onlyShould You Self-Publish Your Novel?Some questions to guide your decision-making — Welcome to Issue #14 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life7 min readMy Self Pub Life7 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jul 20Member-onlyDon’t Skip This Step in Writing Your Self-Published NovelCombine DIY and professional services to make your novel shine — Welcome to Issue #13 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life7 min readMy Self Pub Life7 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jul 6Member-onlyYour Self-Pubished Novel Needs Professional HelpHow to best leverage professionals to write and self-publish a novel readers will fall in love with — Welcome to Issue #12 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life8 min readMy Self Pub Life8 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jun 22Member-onlyUse Craft Classes to Make Your Self-Published Novel Even BetterFocus on what will move your writing forward — Welcome to Issue #11 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life6 min readMy Self Pub Life6 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jun 8Member-onlyBuild Your Writing Career by Attending and Hosting In-Person EventsFoster authentic connections with writers and readers — Welcome to Issue #10 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life5 min readMy Self Pub Life5 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·May 25Member-only7 Newsletter Content Ideas for NovelistsIt takes time to build up your library, but the connection is worth it — Welcome to Issue #9 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life7 min readMy Self Pub Life7 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·May 11Member-onlyUse an Author Newsletter to Connect With Your ReadersNurture the gift of direct communication — Welcome to Issue #8 of My Self-Pub Life, where we talk about the lifestyle of being a self-published fiction author. …My Self Pub Life9 min readMy Self Pub Life9 min read
