by Barbara Kyle | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
(Image: bestselling author John le Carré) Why Genre Matters I sometimes hear emerging writers say, “My book doesn’t fall into a genre. It’s a literary novel.” But is it? Often what they mean is that, naturally, they want their story to be thought of as serious....
by Barbara Kyle | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Are you writing a mystery novel? Or thinking about it? If so, my checklist below might help you. I’m at work on a mystery myself. My previous books have been historical novels and thrillers, including my latest release, The Man From Spirit Creek, but this is my first...
by Barbara Kyle | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Doubt Demon Do you battle the doubt demon? That scary inner voice that whispers, “What makes you think you can make it as a writer?” I know exactly how you feel. In my career as an author, I’ve faced every doubt demon you’re facing now. Let me...
by Barbara Kyle | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
Painting: Holiday North Star by Gretchen Kelley Happy 2020! At the close of every year my daughter Sara chooses a word to represent how she wants to navigate the upcoming year. One word to be her “North Star” for her business and her life. For example, one year she...
by Barbara Kyle | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Does that Thomas Mann quote have you nodding with a wry smile? Me too. We get it. It’s serious work, being a writer – because we care. We have to tap into heart and soul to create our best work. So, writers are a special breed. Here are 5 tell-tale signs. Introvert or...
