Blog – Page 8 – Grace Hitchcock Books

5 Tricks for Writing When You Are Exhausted

I’ve started a new novel and usually the first 50k always takes longer to write because I’m finding my new rhythm, learning more about the characters and trying to remember... Read more...

So You Just Submitted Your Novel. Now What?

In the past, I’ve talked about gearing up for a writers conference and the importance of the prep. Today, I’d like to talk about following through with your appointments. It... Read more...

New Year. New Writing Goals.

As everyone is doing posts on New Year’s resolutions, I decided to join the fun. I’m a list maker. I even jot things down on my daily list that I’ve... Read more...

Little Ways to Say a Big Thank You

Today is my anniversary (happy four years, honey!) and, of course, I’m getting sappy thinking of all the fun times we’ve had so far. It’s been wonderful growing together as... Read more...

12 Gifts for Book Lovers and Writers

First off, I will confess that I love books. I love book gifts. I love writer gifts. Bookstores make me happy, especially their writing section. If someone you love is... Read more...

5 Things to Remember When Writing a Novella

Now that I have my first official deadline (so excited!!!), my fingers have been burning the keyboard and I find that I am going to have to do some serious... Read more...

Got Writer’s Block?

It seems as if I go through this with every novel I write, but this past week, I got stuck again and so, I put myself through my “out of... Read more...

A Dreamer's Determination

When traveling with a writer on road trips, it’s safe to bet you are going to be taking a lot of detours for those little brown plaques! This weekend, my... Read more...

Developing a Thick Skin

This past week, I attended the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference. After a whirlwind of pitches and sessions and meeting authors I have come to know online, I returned... Read more...

Conference Tips: When Your Pitch Goes Less than Perfect

Pitching your work to agents and editors is difficult and when things don’t go according to plan, it can do a number on you. So, based on my past writers... Read more...

Conference Tips: It’s Okay to be Nervous

Going to a writers conference is a big commitment. It takes time off of work, money, a ton of preparation and courage, but conferences are wonderful tools to help writers... Read more...

Conference Tips: Composing the One-Sheet

As I am prepping my work for attending the ACFW conference this year, I am composing my first one-sheet ever. While I have written several business-like literary proposals, I have... Read more...