by Ali | Apr 25, 2016 | Fiction
Your Two-Year Plan for Writing, Editing, and Publishing Your Novel (However Busy You Are) Have you ever told yourself something like this: “Once I have a bit more time, I’ll start work on that novel.” “Once life is less manic, I’ll get back to my novel.” “If only I...
by Ali | Apr 4, 2016 | Freelancing
The Getting Things Done (GTD) System … and Why Writers Need It Do you ever feel swamped by way too many different things to do … and to keep track of until you can actually do them? Do you find yourself forgetting important commitments or struggling to...
by Ali | Mar 28, 2016 | Old post
The Aliventures Survey Results (Spring 2016) A huge thanks to everyone who took part in the recent Aliventures survey. It’s been really helpful for me to learn more about you, your writing, and what you’re working on (or struggling with) right now. I thought you might...
by Ali | Mar 7, 2016 | Blogging
Six Straightforward Ways to Structure a Blog Post [With Examples] Whatever your reasons for blogging, your blog will consist of posts: individual pieces of content, like articles in a magazine. Your posts might be long, short, or a mixture. They might be part of an...
by Ali | Feb 29, 2016 | Creativity
Ten Ways to Enjoy Networking With Other Writers (However Shy You Are) I don’t think I’ve ever come across a writer who was a full-on extrovert. Most of us tend towards the introvert end of the spectrum. And many of us struggle with networking. Let’s face it, anyone...