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Nichole Heydenburg
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Best Books I Read in 2020
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is a great starting point for any writer feeling stuck, especially if you’re in the outlining/plotting process.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jan 16, 20212 min read
2021 Goals
The goals I’m sharing for 2021 include my Author Goals and a few of my Personal Goals.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Oct 30, 20203 min read
How to Write 50,000 Words in 30 Days
Hi everyone! As NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) rapidly approaches, I have had several writers reach out to me and ask about my...
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Nichole Heydenburg
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Preptober 2020
I’ll be participating in NaNoWriMo next month, so I’ve been using October, otherwise known as “Preptober,” to prepare for NaNoWriMo.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Biggest Writing Distractions and How to Get Rid of Them
If you’re a fellow writer, I’m sure you understand the feeling when you sit down to write but just can’t seem to concentrate.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Oct 9, 20203 min read
How to Handle Negative Reviews
As an author, dealing with negative reviews is inevitable.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Oct 2, 20204 min read
How to Contact ARC Reviewers
If you’re a new writer, you may be unaware of ARCs (Advance Review Copies or Advance Reader Copies).
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Nichole Heydenburg
Sep 25, 20202 min read
Thriller vs. Mystery Genres
Many readers may be confused about the differences between the mystery and thriller genres. After all, they are closely related.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Sep 18, 20203 min read
The Struggle of Working Full-Time and Writing
I want to remind all writers to take breaks because your mental health is important.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Sep 11, 20203 min read
Using Non-Copyrighted Images for Authors
If you’re a new author or content creator, you may not know why it’s important to avoid using copyrighted images.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Aug 28, 20203 min read
Proof Copies for Authors
There are many places you can order a proof copy, but it also depends what you’re looking for.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Aug 22, 20203 min read
Goodreads for Authors
In this blog post, I’ll explain several features of Goodreads that I think all authors should use.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Aug 14, 20202 min read
The Long Shadow on the Stage Release Week
I plan on writing and publishing many more books, so I know this is only the beginning!
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Nichole Heydenburg
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Support for The Long Shadow on the Stage
The author may be the one who writes the book, but publishing isn’t possible without many other people being involved and helping.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jul 31, 20205 min read
11 Ways to Support Indie Authors
There are many ways you can help indie authors, but these are a few of the most influential things you can do.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jul 17, 20203 min read
How Reading Helps me Improve as a Writer
The more you read, the better you will understand what makes a book great.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jul 10, 20202 min read
5 Reasons to Self-Publish with Amazon KDP
Amazon KDP is another option for self-publishing authors who are searching for a POD company.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jul 3, 20203 min read
5 Reasons to Self-Publish with IngramSpark
There are a dozen questions when you first begin looking into self-publishing. What is POD? What is IngramSpark and what do they do?
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jun 26, 20203 min read
How to Stay Inspired While Writing
Don’t focus on your weaknesses; maximize your strengths.
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Nichole Heydenburg
Jun 19, 20202 min read
5 Skills Required to Successfully Work from Home
Even the most independent, self-sufficient worker still needs to know how to communicate well.
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