Brenda W. Hargroves

I haven’t addressed my writer’s journey for several months, and lately I’ve been thinking about how this journey has progressed. So here we are. The accomplishments I’ve achieved during my six years as an author/coach include: the honor of having one of my short stories published on a literary journal’s website and an essay included in a published anthology won an expenses-paid scholarship to a writer’s retreat and an award for best first chapter published 87 posts on my #Lit

As I reflect on my writer’s journey, thoughts come to mind that don’t merit an entire article discussion but should be noted in passing....

OK, so I’ve now broken a cardinal rule for success  – consistency. Since starting this blog, I’ve consistently posted articles on the...

As I forge my way toward becoming an established author, I’ve discovered having mastered a skill often enhances your ability to learn...

I’ve always been an avid reader and writer. Back in the days of letter grades only, I don’t recall getting less than an A-minus in my...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves Yep, this quote sums it up in a nutshell! My quest started during the pandemic. I’d previously done a lot of...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves I conclude these sessions with insight into how my writing career progressed. When did you discover your...

By Brenda W Hargroves Expectations Can Sometimes Become Overwhelming – The outcome I imagined as the evolution of my writing career...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, I admit it. I dream of signing an agreement with an agent, followed by a contract with a publishing company. ...

By Brenda W Hargroves Everyone has their aha moments. Today, I would like to share mine about 1) writing the first draft; 2) the “info...

By Brenda W Hargroves I’ve often heard people say, “I wrote a book. Now, all I have to do is get it published.” I recently heard those...