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Scrivener for Novel Writing
Wow – what can I say? Scrivener is awesome. Mind you, I’ve been writing novels in a basic word processor for years so Scrivener is like...

J. R. Erickson
Aug 29, 20172 min read


Writing Every Day
I have been writing every day for a couple of weeks now. With a one year old vying for my time and attention, writing has been less of a...

J. R. Erickson
Aug 22, 20173 min read
Snowflake Method of Novel Writing
Need some structure for that novel idea that has been floating around in your mind for a while? I stumbled across this website this...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 25, 20171 min read


Quit Whining Start Writing – October 2016 Writer’s Conference
Hey Writers! Sorry for the last minute notice, but I just came across a writer’s conference happening in Michigan this week. Take a day...

J. R. Erickson
Oct 3, 20161 min read


Writing Through It
Lately I have felt paralyzed by the darkness in our world. Each time I get inspired to write, I open my laptop and make the mistake of...

J. R. Erickson
Jul 25, 20162 min read


Marketing and Sales Opportunity for Michigan Authors
Hello Michigan writers! Read below for an opportunity to sell and showcase your work at Arts and Greens, the Huron Valley Council for the...

J. R. Erickson
Jun 28, 20161 min read



J. R. Erickson
May 18, 20160 min read


Don’t Miss A Rally of Writers: Michigan Writer’s Conference
Whether you’re a novice writer beginning to explore writing professionally or a seasoned wordsmith, A Rally of Writers is a conference...

J. R. Erickson
Mar 11, 20161 min read



J. R. Erickson
Feb 29, 20160 min read


Beta Readers for Your Unpublished Manuscript
Somewhere along your book writing journey, you’re going to have to stop slamming your laptop when people peer over your shoulder, and...

J. R. Erickson
Feb 15, 20162 min read


Trekking the Self Publishing Mountain
In April I am having a baby. This is a pretty big deal as life stuff goes and an especially big deal in my world because this will be my...

J. R. Erickson
Jan 19, 20162 min read


Self Publishing Help
Perhaps you’ve been sitting on a book for years and have been unable to secure a publisher or an agent. Or maybe 2016 will be the year...

J. R. Erickson
Jan 13, 20161 min read


Self Edit
One of the most important, and often difficult, aspects of the writing process is editing. The following infographic is a quick guide to...

J. R. Erickson
Jan 10, 20161 min read


Writing Contests: Summer 2015
There’s really no end to the many avenues that writers have to improve their skills in the realm of writing. Blogs, articles, short...

J. R. Erickson
Jul 15, 20151 min read



J. R. Erickson
Jun 29, 20150 min read


Finding Inspiration in Summer at the 2015 Alcona Writer’s Retreat
Michigan in summer is a rich harvest for writer’s. Dense forests, glistening waters and a sweetness that crests each day with the rising...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 18, 20151 min read


The Writer is a Dreamer
Are you looking for some deeper truth in your writing? Try recording your dreams and crafting them into stories. Dreams remove us from...

J. R. Erickson
Feb 24, 20151 min read


Voices of the Middle West Festival: Ann Arbor
If you’re looking for some writing inspiration, mark your calendar for the Voices of the Middle West Festival held on the campus of the...

J. R. Erickson
Feb 20, 20151 min read
Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk
This TED Talk by Elizabeth Gilbert is fabulously inspiring and it reminds us to recognize the divine energy at work in our lives.

J. R. Erickson
Feb 17, 20151 min read


Yoga and Creative Writing Workshop in Traverse City
For you Michigan Writers who reside in the beautiful Traverse City area of North Michigan, I am offering a workshop that integrates yoga...

J. R. Erickson
Feb 10, 20151 min read
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