by Jeri Walker | Nov 5, 2018 | Writing Tips
Are you taking the plunge into National Novel Writing Month this year? Maybe you’ve participated in past years or plan to in the future. There’s something to be said for testing one’s writing mettle by writing 50,000 words in a month. It can be a... 
by Jeri Walker | Oct 22, 2018 | Marketing & Media
Experimenting with local marketing tips for authors can go a long way toward getting your books noticed. As the saying goes, start where you are. Making use of the power of a community that knows you can yield faster and greater results than diving into the choppy... 
by Jeri Walker | Oct 8, 2018 | Publishing Tips
Once upon a time, I finished a draft of a novel. Though it was riddled with problems inherent to a first effort at writing a book, it has some redeemable qualities I’ve been considering revisiting in the coming year. To that end, I’d like to offer some... 
by JeriWB Guest | Sep 24, 2018 | Guest Posts, Lit Chat
The theme of this year’s Banned Books Week is Banning Books Silences Stories. To that end, I am republishing this guest post written by one of my former critique partners. Jenny Herrera’s candor in relating Anna Karenina to its impact on her life shows the... 
by Jeri Walker | Sep 10, 2018 | Lit Chat
Over the years, I’ve published a handful of posts related to Banned Books Week and censorship. I’m back at it again this year to bring attention to this important cause. Banning books silences stories. As a former high school teacher, I witnessed many... 
by Jeri Walker | Aug 27, 2018 | Marketing & Media
When it rains, it pours! I am buried in the editing cave with projects, so I am bringing back this tongue-and-cheek post from eons ago. It’s hard to believe that this blog is turning six this year. Time flies. Though on the lighter side content-wise, I do hope... 
by Jeri Walker | Aug 13, 2018 | Publishing Tips
Cutting open a cardboard box full of hot-off-the press books is undoubtedly a great feeling. Wrapping your hands around that sweet print copy of your baby speaks volumes for all the hard work you’ve done. A print copy is so tangible, so real. Dopamine rush... 
by Jeri Walker | Jul 30, 2018 | Editing Tips
At its core, revision is about re-seeing a manuscript and coming at it with fresh eyes. Yet, it’s incredibly difficult for most writers to gain the necessary distance and perspective on their manuscripts. As with any process, doing so gets easier with... 
by Jeri Walker | Jul 9, 2018 | Writing Tips
Methods to find writing inspiration are as varied as life itself. Inspiration is like a drug, and when it fades, despair often takes its place. So many people slowly lose their creative spark to the mundane and incessant demands of daily life.Though I have always... 
by Jeri Walker | Jun 25, 2018 | Editing Tips
Various choices arise when it comes to writing characters’ thoughts, and general approaches are largely a matter of choice rather than found as hard and fast rules in various writing manuals. First and foremost consistency within a manuscript is key. If working...
