Finished a draft? Signed a contract? Managed to work during naptime? Don’t wait to celebrate! Every milestone counts. Big and small!

Whether you’re writing a nonfiction bestseller or creative nonfiction for kids, it’s important to be accurate. Below are some easy tips for sorting out wacky websites from serious sources, so you can feel confident that what you’re writing is accurate, and your readers can trust you.

Rather than spend a week away from family, apply for grants, or figure out how to swing a sabbatical, I recommend DIYing a writing retreat in your own home. Here’s how to make the time you have count.

Developmental editor? Copy editor? Proofreader? Coach? What’s the difference and how do you know what to invest in?

How exactly do you find a literary agent and when? It’s mysterious and also totally doable.

Take the quiz to find out if self publishing or traditional publishing is right for you and your book.