Writers and Rejection: Why You Don't Need a Thicker Skin

The only platitude I’ve heard repeated as often as “show don’t tell” is “you need a thicker skin.” Nonsense. You need a better rebound.

Literary Agents, Traditional publishing, Writing Your BookTiffany HawkAugust 14, 2018Comment

Ask the Writing Coach: Do I Need A Literary Agent?

If you want to sell your book to a major New York publisher, you need an agent, no question. As with anything in life, there are rare exceptions, but do you want to drastically narrow your chances in hopes of winning the lottery? If so, why? A good agent has relationships with editors and publishers, they know who’s looking for what, they know how to sell a book, they know how to negotiate a good contract, and

Literary Agents, Traditional publishingTiffany HawkFebruary 20, 2018

Writing and Publishing a Book is Hard. Here's How to Get Your Mojo Back.

Rejection sucks. Writer’s block sucks. Burnout sucks. And yet, they’re all part of the job. Below are some super quick and simple exercises designed to make you feel creative, capable, and alive.

Productivity, Writing Your Book, Traditional publishing, Literary AgentsTiffany HawkApril 29, 2016Comment

Ask the Writing Coach: How Can I Handle Rejection Like a Pro?

Rejection is a cost of doing business. This is true not only for writers and other creatives but for anyone courageous enough to live wholeheartedly.

You can minimize it by

Literary Agents, Traditional publishing, Writing Your Book, Editing Your BookTiffany HawkMarch 21, 2016Comment