Morgan’s 2024 Resolutions

Each January, I like to look at what I’ve been up to and re-prioritize. Last year was a year of reading, revision, and conventions. This year? Well, I think I want to focus on my writing.

I’m Not a Writer In December

I spend most of my year thinking, breathing, talking, planning things for my writing. Come December, though? All bets are … More

Writer’s Fears: What Am I Doing?

The kickoff of this year’s National Novel Writing Month — NaNoWriMo 2023 – marks the end of my 10th year … More

Things I Look For When Beta Reading

Beta Reading: From pacing and plot holes, to word choice and phrasing, I’m here to cheer your characters on.

I try to do both developmental editing and line editing, with a touch of copy-editing.

What do you look for when you’re beta reading?

Publishing: The Odds Are Slim

It’s a hard knock life out here — in the query trenches and in publishing in general. But, if you don’t try, you’ll never have a chance at success.

Don’t Self-Publish That Book 6 Minutes After You Finish Drafting It!

Recently, I was celebrating the anniversary of the time I finished rough drafting my first full manuscript, and a friend told me that I’d lost 8 years of royalties and should really finish it! He was trying to be encouraging and supportive, but instead, all I really have is a pile of justifications.

Now, I’m not saying you should wait as long as I have before putting your book out into the world, but there are a few reasons why you might wait before publishing.

Here are the 10 reasons I haven’t published yet. Tell me about YOUR publishing journey. How is it going?

Amazon’s Algorithms and Branding

Marketing is a huge part of being published — even for traditionally published authors. So, what are things to avoid, and what are things to lean into?

Here are 4 takeaways from various #Imaginarium2023 panels.

What’s this? Another Con!

If you’ve been around for a minute, you’ve probably noticed I have a problem. I love hitting science-fiction and fantasy … More

Writing For Different Audiences

Jane Yolen has written everything from picture books for toddlers to adult fantasy to mainstream. Other authors might not be … More