One Writer’s Path – This Is Taking Longer Than I Wanted

Like many writers, I’ve known what I wanted to do since childhood, and I’ve always known I’d need a dayjob.…

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Brendan and Lori O’Gara

Today’s Author Spotlight Guests are Brendan and Lori O’Gara!

a partnership with a passion for the extraordinary. They live life as if a new adventure is just around the corner and believe that magic is real.

They’s sharing writing tips and more!

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Week In Review: August 26th, 2022

As always, Morgan was a busy bee ALL WEEK LONG!

I’m sharing tips on publishing RED FLAGS, What the Writer Needs to Know: The Brain & the Body, plus writing tips from this week’s author spotlight guests: Marshall Stephens and Dianne C Braley, and more!

Plus, check out my upcoming visit to ChiCon8!

Problematic Publishing: Red Flags To Watch Out For

Most publishers are in it for the love of books. Yes, even the acquiring editors, the marketing team, and the contract specialists.

But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some problematic publishing companies out there. Whether you go with traditional publishing or small press, you need to be careful.

Author Spotlight: Marshall Stephens

I’ve got a BONUS Author Spotlight this week!

Marshall Stephens is a dog lover, Nerf blaster enthusiast, and eclectic storyteller. He’s sharing writing tips and more!

Author Spotlight: Dianne C. Braley

Today’s Author Spotlight guest is Dianne C. Braley!

A registered nurse with a passion for music, poetry, and literature, she’s sharing writing tips and more!

Week In Review: August 19th, 2022

As always, Morgan was a busy bee ALL WEEK LONG!

I’m sharing tips on using #betaReaders better, thoughts on the Future of YA, plus sharing writing tips from this week’s author spotlight guest, Randee Dawn, and more!

Plus, check out my upcoming events!

Writers, Are You Using Your Beta Readers Wrong?

As writers, we’re always refining and adjusting our processes, trying to figure out what works best for this novel, today. Me? I finished up a round of revisions this weekend, and tossed them off to beta readers — but I might have been too hasty.

Author Spotlight: Randee Dawn

Today’s Author Spotlight guest is Randee Dawn!

A longtime journalist who writes about the world of showbiz during the day, and about the fantastic convergence of pop culture and fantasy creatures by night.

She’s sharing writing tips and more!