Writing Community



new year - Jennifer Ray Books
Wow! It’s a new year. I’m sure the majority of blog posts today are about the new year and your personal and professional goals. Well, I’m not one to buck tradition. 😉 This year is the year of the writing community for my professional goals. I will be finishing up my manuscript, querying, writing some more, […]

New Year, New Goals




writing break - Jennifer Ray Books 7 comments
Last week I told you about how I decided to give my work-in-progress and I a much needed separation. I say separation because I don’t think I’m ready to fully divorce myself from it, but only time will tell. I decided to brainstorm some new ideas. I had a few ideas, but one stuck. It’s […]

It’s Not Cheating if You’re on a Break


writing-Jennifer Ray Books 2 comments
Writing groups are great. Critique partners are essential. Beta readers help point out errors before publication. Editors make your prose beautiful. Reviewers help get your book attention. But do you know what they all have in common? You, the writer. The writing community is extremely important to a writer, but you must always remember, when […]

Writer, Party of One