Why Self-Published Books Are Rarely Inside Bookstores

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin I’m involved in a couple of online writing groups and no matter how many times you say it, there seems to be a broad misconception about self-published books. The

Self-Publishing is the “Best” Way to Publish

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Publishing a book has never been easier. Almost everyone has a computer with the ability to crank in words and produce a manuscript—whether nonfiction or fiction.

50 Best Tips for Writers

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales If you’ve been a writer for any length of time, you are fully aware there is a lot of writing advice out there. We share a lot of it here at the Blue Ridge Mou

An Editor Gives Rejection Insights

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Rejection is a reality of the writing life that no one likes. As a writer, my pitches are rejected or answered with silence. Like other writers, I also get ghosted.

If You Don’t Try, Your Writing Won’t Fly

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Often writers see writing in black and white terms. You are either a gifted storyteller or not. These people believe writers are born with their gift and not taught

Get Writing Wisdom and Experienced Insights

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Each of us as writers sits at our keyboards alone and moves our fingers to create words and stories. Yet we are not alone in learning more about this business and i