This post on writing mentorship programs originally appeared as a guest post on janefriedman.com. As college tuition, including MFA programs, skyrockets and author income remains low enough that it rarely allows an author to leave their day job, more and more writers are looking for low-cost and no-cost ways to learn about the publishing industryContinue reading “How to Get Accepted by a Writing Mentorship Program”
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A Whispered Promise
This post originally appeared on thecreative.cafe Sunlight sparkleson branches drenchedwith dew. Blackbirds celebratethe promise ofwarmth to come. Cedar’s sharp scentperfumes the frostyair. Soft moss givesway beneath mycurling toes. And through it all,the goddess softlycalls… Spring will be here soon.Do not despair.
Putting the Garden to Bed
A poem for the dark days of winter This post originally appeared on thecreative.cafe. It’s easywhen you put the garden to bedon a cold winter dayto focus onthe bare branchesfallen in the wind,the number of green tomatoes— such a loss of potential —the blackened buds,what a waste, what a waste. What’s harder is to relishtheContinue reading “Putting the Garden to Bed”
It’s in the Dough: What pandemic pasta-making has taught me about writing
This post originally appeared on writingcooperative.com. After eleven months at home, we’ve finally gotten tired of baking sourdough bread. Don’t get me wrong, my husband makes a mean loaf of bread. But by December, we were ready for a new culinary challenge to distract us from the pandemic. So of course, Santa brought me aContinue reading “It’s in the Dough: What pandemic pasta-making has taught me about writing”
More Will Be Revealed
Author Henriette Ivanans talks with memoir coach Julie Artz about success of her debut memoir, In Pillness and in Health. This post originally appeared on the Author Accelerator blog. The year 2020 was a tough year to be a creative person, a sensitive person, a person in general. It was a year to take stockContinue reading “More Will Be Revealed”
Children Deserve Diverse Books
I believe that climate change is real. That no human is illegal. That love is love. That womxn’s rights are human rights. That children deserve diverse books. And that Black Lives Matter. I devote my attention and my intention to creating, promoting, and publishing books that reflect these values. Earlier this summer, I attended HelloContinue reading “Children Deserve Diverse Books”
#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!
Wow, it’s been almost a year since I posted an update about book coaching, mentoring, or writing. Although 2020 has been a dumpster fire in many ways, it’s also seen my book coaching business grow exponentially. So part of my absence has been from extreme busy-ness. But I’d be lying if I said it hasn’tContinue reading “#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!”
FREE Character Clinic October 8
On Tuesday, October 8 at 11am PST, I’m teaming up with Author Accelerator and One Stop for Writers for a live writing coach session with one lucky writer. Don’t miss this character assessment via webinar. This is not only a great opportunity to learn more about One Stop for Writers’ new Character Builder tool, butContinue reading “FREE Character Clinic October 8”
2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List
Hello Hopefuls! Welcome to Pitch Wars 2018! The amazing #TeamUnicornMojo (Julie Artz & Jessica Vitalis) is back for a second year and we cannot wait to read your middle grade submissions! About #TeamUnicornMojo We both love going deep on craft and we’re very hands-on when it comes to the brainstorming/revision process. Jessica’s strength leans towardContinue reading “2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List”