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Using Your Grief for Good
Utilizing grief to make your writing shine. That's a powerful and complex idea. Utilizing grief to make your writing shine isn't about...
Geri Watson
Aug 13 min read


Navigating the Labyrinth of Loss: Understanding the Stages of Grief
Grief is a universal, yet intensely personal, experience. It's the price we pay for love, and it can feel like a storm that rages within,...
Geri Watson
Jul 303 min read


Love and Grief
Love and grief are deeply intertwined aspects of the human experience. Grief is often described as the price we pay for love,...
Geri Watson
Jul 282 min read


Current Best Selling Book Genres
Based on current trends and sales data, here are some of the best-selling book genres: Fiction: Romance: This consistently tops the...
Geri Watson
Jul 252 min read


Should You Listen to Music When You Write?
The answer to whether you should listen to music while you write is a resounding it depends entirely on you and the type of writing...
Geri Watson
Jul 243 min read


Fight That Writer's Block!
Ah, the dreaded writer's block! Every writer encounters it at some point. The good news is that it's not an insurmountable wall. Here are...
Geri Watson
Jul 233 min read


How Do I Plan a Book?
Planning a book can feel like a daunting task, but it's a crucial step that can save you a lot of headaches and ensure a more cohesive...
Geri Watson
Jul 213 min read


Why Does Romance Sell?
Romance novels consistently dominate bestseller lists for a multitude of compelling reasons that tap into fundamental human desires and...
Geri Watson
Jul 182 min read


Should I Ask Local Bookstores to Sell My Book?
Yes, absolutely! Reaching out to local bookstores to sell your books can be a fantastic way to connect with your community, gain local...
Geri Watson
Jul 173 min read


Why Isn't My Book Selling?
There are many reasons why a book might not sell as well as an author hopes. It's rarely due to just one factor, but rather a combination...
Geri Watson
Jul 163 min read


How Do I Market My Book?
Marketing your book effectively involves a multi-faceted approach. Here's a breakdown of key strategies and tactics: 1. Build a Strong...
Geri Watson
Jul 143 min read


10 Tips for Grieving Writers
It takes immense courage to write while grieving. Be gentle with yourself. Here are 10 tips that might offer some guidance and support:...
Geri Watson
Jul 112 min read


Quotes and Poems About Grieving
Quotes: "Grief is the price we pay for love." - Queen Elizabeth II "The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not 'get over'...
Geri Watson
Jul 103 min read


Ways to Cope While Grieving
Coping with grief is a unique and ongoing process. There's no right or wrong way to grieve, and what helps one person might not help...
Geri Watson
Jul 92 min read


Writing and Grief
grief. It's a powerful and universal theme in literature, and many writers have explored its depths in moving and insightful ways. Here...
Geri Watson
Jul 72 min read


100 Short Story Prompts
Here are 100 short story prompts to spark your imagination: Everyday Life & Relationships: A lost photograph reveals a family secret....
Geri Watson
Jul 44 min read


What is a Short Story?
A short story is a brief work of prose fiction that typically focuses on a single, self-contained incident or a series of linked...
Geri Watson
Jul 33 min read


100 Flash Fiction Prompts
Here are 100 flash fiction prompts to get your mind racing and your fingers typing! Aim for impact and brevity: The last message received...
Geri Watson
Jul 23 min read


What is Flash Fiction Month?
Flash Fiction Month typically refers to an annual online writing event, often held in July , where participants challenge themselves to...
Geri Watson
Jun 302 min read


Where Do I Find Someone to do Cover Art for My Book?
Finding the right cover artist is a crucial step in the self-publishing process (and sometimes even for traditionally published authors...
Geri Watson
Jun 273 min read
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