risa nymanFeb 1, 20214 minImposter Syndrome/Author Envy"I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged." --Erica Jong If you are...
risa nymanNov 9, 20202 minWhat happens to the characters we become so invested in?When I fall in love with a book or a movie, I’m desperate for the story to continue. The “what happens next?” question often looms large...
risa nymanOct 15, 20203 minIn Consideration of Diversity & Sensitivity ReadersThere is much discussion on social media these days about the need for authors and publishers to engage sensitivity and diversity readers...
risa nymanSep 22, 20202 minMarketing your book when you are stuck at homePublishing during the pandemic quarantine means shifting the plans you had put into place to promote your book. Swallowed by a Secret was...
risa nymanApr 9, 20192 minThe Scary End of Revision RoadI just received second-round edits for my soon-to-be published middle grade novel, SWALLOWED BY A SECRET (publication date January 2020)....
risa nymanMar 9, 20192 minSecrets or TruthSecrets or Truth Keeping a secret, especially in a family or with another close relationship, is often a dilemma people face. Is...
risa nymanFeb 7, 20192 minAuthor + Publisher: The Bonding BeginsThe unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it, makes it live: a live thing, a story. –...
risa nymanDec 10, 20182 minMy writing journeyThe authors I’ve met online in workshops, on Twitter and at conferences all have stories to tell about their unique writing journeys....