Category Archives: Interesting TidBits

Writing Platforms

If you’re a writer or looking to start writing, then you probably know how important it is to have writing software that can handle long projects such as novels, nonfiction, etc. And Microsoft Word and Google Docs don’t really cut it. After about 50 pages, Docs gets very wonky and after 150 Word can beContinue reading “Writing Platforms”

Accountability Partners

You have probably heard of accountability partners before. Usually in terms of making sure you do something whether it is work-related or self-care related, or something else. An accountability partner is someone who holds you to the promise that you made to yourself. So let’s say that your goal was to go to the gymContinue reading “Accountability Partners”

Ways To Get Through The Slump

Sometimes writing can be exhilarating. Other times, it can feel like you’re slogging through mud that’s knee-deep. Too many would-be writers have given up because they could not get over that hump. And too many stories have been forfeited because of it. That being said, here are five quick tips that may help you orContinue reading “Ways To Get Through The Slump”

Taking Breaks

 You might be wondering what this blog post is about. And then again, perhaps you aren’t. I tried to make the title as clear-cut as possible but for many people those two words mean very different things. So, to reiterate, this is just a reminder of the importance of taking breaks, even as a writer.Continue reading “Taking Breaks”

Writing Prompts To Keep You Encouraged

Hey ladies (and possible gents reading)! How are you today? Well, as the end of the year approaches, many people feel less motivated. Perhaps it’s because it gets dark so early now or because the weather can be a bit dreadful in certain areas of the world. Whatever the case may be, here is whatContinue reading “Writing Prompts To Keep You Encouraged”

Call For Featured Authors

Guess what? The Women of Color Writers’ Circle continues to grow and expand. And that is something that is truly wonderful. We are all excited to have more women come and tell their stories. And speaking of stories, we would like to know yours! The Women of Color Writers’ Circle is currently seeking to discoveryContinue reading “Call For Featured Authors”

Surviving NaNoWriMo

Hello there ladies and gents, I have some news for you!  November is halfway through. For many of us, we know that November is the month in which writers all over the globe sit down and dedicate themselves to writing. Whether that is to write a novel, a script, a chapbook…regardless of what you write,Continue reading “Surviving NaNoWriMo”

Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For

As of December 2020, still 95% of books published traditionally were by white authors. That is a pretty shocking statistic to hear in 2021 but the truth is that unless a publishing house has BIPOC people on staff, chances are they aren’t even glancing at authors who are people of color. Isn’t that shocking?! Isn’tContinue reading “Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For”

Things To Know About Self Publishing

Self-publishing comes with a lot of steps, although it can be extremely rewarding and beneficial. Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of some of those steps along with some links to resources. Buying Your ISBN and Copyright What is an ISBN? It is the number used to identify your book from all the trillions of booksContinue reading “Things To Know About Self Publishing”