Taking Yourself Seriously
by James @ Men with Pens freelancingskill developmentFreelance writers aren’t often taken very seriously. Proclaiming to be a writer feels great, but friends and family may not feel that the profession deserves as much respect as that of a lawyer or doctor. Even the local plumber seems to get more respect than you do.
5 Ways a Book Club Improves Your Writing Skills
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen skill developmentwriting groupsHow can belonging to a book club improve your writing skills? O, let me list the ways… But first, a quip from Canadian icon, poet, and novelist Margaret Atwood: “They [the book club members] are ready to reveal…their own reactions, their own biases and doubts and convictions, and above all their own tastes,” said Atwood. “The beauty of a book group for the members is that you don’t get passed or failed for your opinions.” And the beauty of a book club for writers is what you can learn, learn, learn about readers and writing! If you’re looking for book ideas for your book club, click on The Readers’ Choice: 200 Book Club Favorites by Victoria Golden Mcmains. And, read on for my five ways a book club improves your writing skills…