by Lois Hoffman | Jan 19, 2024 | Writing
It’s natural to observe someone accomplishing something, and then wanting to do it yourself. This can include getting a degree, choosing a career, training in a sport, or, just as commonly, deciding to write a novel. However, many jump in headfirst, without taking the...
by Lois Hoffman | Jan 11, 2024 | Writing
Writing a novel sounds like a daunting task, a feat you may only imagine other people accomplishing. But despite the challenge, writing the first draft can, surprisingly, be easier than you think! If you keep these tips in mind while writing, it can be the most...
by Lois Hoffman | Jan 4, 2024 | Writing
We have a story in our heads or on our hearts. We want to write it, and yet we don’t. We don’t always know what’s stopping us. There is some invisible force that keeps us from realizing our dreams. It may masquerade as a lack of time or lack of a quiet space or even...
by Lois Hoffman | Oct 12, 2023 | Inspiration, Writing
“Rewriting Wellness” is written by RN and freelance health writer Lisa M. Bonaquisti. She is an advocate for healthy lifestyles regardless of occupation or hobbies. Writers are no strangers to sitting. The enveloping comfort of a mesh-backed marshmallow...
by Lois Hoffman | Sep 21, 2023 | Inspiration, Writing
I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’ —Maya Angelou Impostor syndrome You’ve heard of impostor syndrome, yes? Perhaps even hid behind the concept with a...
by Lois Hoffman | Aug 10, 2023 | Book Marketing, Publishing, Writing
You hear the word “influencer” thrown around a lot. Who are the biggest influencers in the author community? Book bloggers. Book bloggers thrive on reading books and then reviewing them. They build their communities of avid readers who look to these wise souls to vet...