by Karena Akhavein | Oct 7, 2022 | Mindset
When I tell writers to plan for this one thing, they think I’m being contradictory. As a writing coach, I have learned that there is one crucial thing writers often forget to plan for. I lied. There are in fact lots of things beginning authors do not give...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 5, 2022 | Writer's Life
You may have noticed that I sell writing-related coffee mugs on this website.That’s cool and all, but the more interesting thing is why I do it. The answer: I’m kind of obsessed with coffee. Many writers are. You’ve probably seen the meme that states...
by Karena Akhavein | Apr 26, 2022 | Writing Tips
How many times do you get a new story idea? All the time, right? Unless, of course you’re supposed to be thinking of one, and it’s urgent that you get one quickly. How many times does someone come up to you and say, “Oh you’re a writer? I had the...
by Karena Akhavein | Jan 25, 2021 | Author platform
Author websites 101 Everything you need to know about building an author website that works for you. You need an author website, wherever you are in the writing process. Here’s why you need one and what should go into your author website. I’ve been working on...
by Karena Akhavein | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to pick a great title for your book, and why it matters Most of my book coaching clients come to me early in the writing process, when they need a boost to start working in earnest, or they call in the middle of the process, when they’ve gotten stuck and need help...
