by sharon zink | Jun 12, 2019 | articles, emotion, feedback, feminism, patrirarchy, publishing, resilience, success, writing tips
It’s struck me lately that many women writers are letting one feeling run the show and potentially ruin their writing careers. IT’S ANXIETY. I see so many talented women (including our trans sisters) not starting to write the wonderful books which are...
by sharon zink | Nov 28, 2018 | articles, autobiography, emotion, feminism, inspiration, PATRIARCHY, resilience, success, women
I’m sixteen and a virgin. I attend a girl’s grammar school and have never had a boyfriend or been kissed. I’m shy in my burgeoning teenage body, covering my pin up curves with long jumpers, wearing black polo necks even in the summer heat. That day after school, I’m...
by sharon zink | Nov 8, 2018 | articles, coaching, editing, emotion, feedback, feminism, inspiration, mindfulness, PATRIARCHY, productivity, publishing, resilience, resources, submission process, success, women, writing craft, writing tips
There are lots of elements which go together to make literary success – and, though most of us hate to admit it, much of life is out of our control and Lady Luck often has a fairly big role to play in terms of helping female authors find their audience. However,...
by sharon zink | Jul 11, 2017 | articles, criticism, emotion, feedback, feminism, inspiration, productivity, resilience, submission process, success, women, writing tips
Recently, I shared how I’m going to be relaunching specifically as a feminist writing coach soon due to the proven gender bias within the publishing world and because of the way in which women not only face challenges in terms of their creativity due to doing...
by sharon zink | May 4, 2017 | emotion, inspiration, productivity, The Book Diner Interviews, writing craft, writing tips
This week’s Book Diner interviewee is the wonderful Bonnie Dodge. Bonnie is a veteran writer, with a stack of books under her belt. I first became aware of her work since I am friends with her author son, Trevor Dodge, who I interviewed recently. Literary talent...
by sharon zink | Apr 25, 2017 | articles, emotion, inspiration, resilience, writing tips
Humans are hardwired for connection and it’s how we thrive – so how do we balance that very basic need for community with the lone wolf nature of our writing lives? For one thing, we can reach out to others, including our fellow authors who understand...
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