While it may not be at the top of your to-do list, you need to decide if you want to use a pen name before you publish your book. The...

So here you are. A shiny new draft of your manuscript in hand. You've done the celebratory dance. Maybe even had a party for yourself....

No biggie, right? I suppose the first step in the writing process is actually having an idea. A lot of people ask me where my book ideas...

The first thing you should know, is every writer has her own method. No way is wrong. Well, if your method ultimately ends up with a...