by Maya Spikes | Sep 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
I recently wrote a post on this blog about how to find your story. I also asked one writer, Natalie Brenner, about how she did this with her new book, “This Undeserved Life.” “This Undeserved Life” is about how Natalie and her husband, Loren, coped with different...
by Maya Spikes | Sep 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
How do writers find freelance writing jobs? My guest article, Find Freelance Writing Jobs: 7 Simple Ways to Get More Writing Gigs, recently posted on author Frank McKinley’s writing blog. Please share this post if you know any writers who need to find work. And...
by Maya Spikes | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I see great blog posts that help and inspire me, I have to share them. This roundup includes a post from a popular blogger about making Facebook work for your blog/website. The second post focuses on improving your older blog posts. The third post is an...
by Maya Spikes | Aug 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
You want to write. So, you start reading blogs and books about writing and get the same advice: Write about your life. Write what you know. You get so inspired reading story after story about famous writers who came from humble beginnings. But then reality sets in. Do...
by Maya Spikes | Aug 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Does your website or blog have its own Facebook page? When should you schedule Facebook posts for your page? The best time to post on Facebook is when YOUR audience is online. But how do you know when your audience is online? If You’re Just Getting Started It’s a good...
by Maya Spikes | Aug 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
What advice would you give to your younger self? What would you tell a 12-year-old about working with others, having talent, and about life in general? As many kids head back to school this month, I’ve thought a lot about my own first-day-of-school experiences. Here’s...
