12 Weeks to a NaNo Win

In July’s newsletter, I promised something special and here it is: My FREE 12 Weeks to Your NaNo Win course! I’ve always wanted to take my readers along on my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) journey. And now I’m going to do it! Next week, subscribers will receive the first of twelve customized email lessonsContinue reading “12 Weeks to a NaNo Win”

How to Get Accepted by a Writing Mentorship Program

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”

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!”

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”