What are You Most Thankful for This Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a holiday in which we should be thankful for the people and the things happening our lives. Of course, we should be thankful every day for even waking alive each day and being able to take a breath. I know I am thankful for each new day, and I’m thankful for several people …

7 Ways to Find Amazing Ideas for Your Blog

Are you a blogger? Do you have trouble coming up with ideas for your blog posts every week? I’ve struggled with this in the past, but I’ve been reading on how to find ideas. So, I’m sharing how I find ideas for keeping my blog posts fresh and for keeping the ideas flowing. 1. Read …

Why is Preparing for NaNoWriMo so Difficult?

National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, arrives in a few days so I’m plotting out the book I’ll write during the annual event. I’m attempting for the third time to write the third book of a trilogy. I’m hoping third time’s a charm, as the saying goes. I’m ready for this novel to be done. …

The 12 Most Helpful Writing Books Every Writer Needs

All writers need to be readers, too. After all, reading makes us better writers. We not only need to be better writers by learning grammar and punctuation, but how to structure our stories. Most importantly, we need to be the best communicator we can be. Becoming a good writer takes time and practice. Reading books …

How to Write an Awesome Travel Article

Traveling to either to a place you’ve been or a new place is always a fun time. A travel article is a fun way to share a trip you’ve taken either on your blog or as a guest on a website. Of course, figuring out how to write the article may not be as fun, …

How to Choose an Editor for Your Novel

Choosing an editor is not an easy task. The success of your novel depends on how well it’s written and how well it’s edited. Finding an editor is much like finding a doctor or a caregiver. You want someone who will take care of you and/or your baby. Your novel is like a baby to …

What Is the Hardest Part of Writing a Novel?

The hardest part of writing a novel is the plot. Without a great plot, you have no novel. Without a novel, you have no readers. Along with the plot, you need a hook. Even if you have a plot, you need a hook to get your readers into the plot and keep them reading. Without …

Free Giveaway to Celebrate Blog’s Two-Year Anniversary

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the blog here on Beach Girl Publishing. It’s hard to believe two years have passed since I started this blog. I'll be celebrating with a giveaway! When I first got the idea for the website, I didn’t plan on having a blog that I posted regularly. The idea for it …

12 Challenges an Excellent Freelance Writer Has to Overcome

Being a freelance writer is a job I’ve always wanted to do. It’s my dream job. I love writing and being able to travel so becoming a writer is a great combination. However, I’m discovering it’s not as easy as it looks. The job has its challenges. Some of which are easy to overcome if …

4 Ways Canva Is Amazing for Writers

Have you heard of Canva? If you’re a writer, you must give it a try! A couple of years ago, I learned about Canva through the 10 Minute Novelists. A couple of the other writers used it to do their graphics for various things. Now that I’m using it, I can’t stop. My designs have …

Why Challenges are Good for You

Challenges as a kid scared the heck out of me. I didn’t want to lose, and it’s not because I was a competitive person. I was afraid the other kids would make fun of me. Of course, challenges back then were silly things like climbing a tree or riding a bike through a mean neighbor’s …

Trello and Writing Mistakes are Here This Week

Have you wanted to give Trello a try? How about learning the common writing mistakes writers make? You’re in luck. Read on and see what links I’ve found for you today. 1. How I Keep Track of My Writing Deadlines Using Trello A couple of months ago I learned about  Trello as I looking for …