Unique and inherent to how writers express themselves through their writing, a writer's voice reflects their personality, life experiences, and worldview and is, therefore, deeply personal and distinct. It also embodies how writers narrate, describe, persuade, clarify, and converse with their readers (through their writing).

While one’s writing voice is unique to them, it is also something that can evolve and change over time through practice, experimentation, and adjusting to different audiences and purposes.

If you are a writer, you know writer’s block is real. It's nature, impact, and intensity may differ for each writer, but there is no denying its existence.

Is it normal to have writer’s block? Yes, it certainly is. Some of the greatest literary minds have struggled with it. Noted screenwriter Shonda Rhimes calls it “dangerous” and recommends switching projects and working on something different for a while when blocked.

In short, you are not alone, and once you figure out how to get rid of a writer’s block, there is no stopping you from bringing your best writing into the world. Here are fifteen tips and strategies to help you overcome writer's block and get back to writing.

To be human is to connect with one another. So as much as you may have dwelled in your safe space to write out your thoughts and ideas, going out in the real and virtual worlds and connecting with like-minded peers and players entails the other side of the self-publishing coin.

In other words, networking is crucial for authors looking to publish their work. So, here is the essential guide to networking for writers.

One of the top questions we get from aspiring authors is this one: How do I get started?

When I sat down to write this, I thought about myself years ago, dreaming of writing my first novel. I knew then, and I know now I’m not alone in putting off this dream mainly because of a fear of rejection or lack of time. However, eventually we all just have to get going. And here’s the starting point …

“Isn’t it the standard process for a publishing company to pay me as an author, not the other way around? I’m not supposed to pay to get published, am I?”

The answer is “it depends.”