SALT LAKE CITY, UT August 16, 2014 Amy Saia published her first novel, The Soul Seekers, with WiDo ™ three years ago. With the sequel, The Time Seekers, prepared to launch next month Saia’s third in the series, titled The…
“Always Be Yourself” / Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
The biggest physical challenge is being sedentary. My two favorite hobbies—writing and reading—require no more from me than sitting still and turning pages or typing. And I’m way too comfortable with that. For example, I’d never look up from my…
Utah Writer Jeffrey Goff signs with WiDo™ for Sci Fi Series
SALT LAKE CITY, UT August 6, 2014 Salt Lake City native, Jeffrey Goff, decided the first publisher he’d send his sci fi novel to, aptly named “Hope: 239” would be local. Goff says, “I did an online search for Utah…
“I’ve always had a problem letting go of my writing” / Aviva Orr
I’ve always been a sugar lover, so I can’t really blame writing for that addiction. However, I do find that I am less motivated to exercise and eat healthy because of time constraints. I am not a morning person, so…
Screenwriter Scott Keen Signs with WiDo™ for YA Fantasy Debut Novel
SALT LAKE CITY, UT June 23, 2014 In college, Scott Keen took his first screenwriting class, and discovered his love for writing stories. Being practical, he then went on to law school, only to discover during the first semester that…
YA Novel Set in Small Utah Town Captures Attention of WiDo Publishing™
SALT LAKE CITY, UT June 16, 2014 Sometimes a writer struggles to find enthusiasm for a manuscript, and other times the words flow so fast it’s hard to get them down fast enough. This was the case for author Taya…
“When Writing is No Longer Just a Hobby” / Jadie Jones
Spending large amounts of time looking down—be it at the computer screen or if I’m writing freehand—is very hard on my neck. I was in a riding accident several years ago which resulted in a pretty severe neck injury, including…
“Writing Through the Pain” / Becky Lyn Rickman
I suffer from a degenerative disc and that gives me quite a lot of pain some days. I also get lost in my writing and forget to cook meals for myself.
“Maintaining Physical and Emotional Wellness as a Writer” / Whitney Boyd
When I am at a computer for long stretches of time, I tend to get snack-ish. It’s a guarantee. I will crave sugar and chocolate and chips and soda and everything unhealthy I can imagine. When I used to work…
Carol Pratt Bradley Signs with WiDo™ for Biblical Historical Fiction
SALT LAKE CITY, UT March 31, 2014 Carol Pratt Bradley is a historian and novelist whose Biblical account of young Daniel intrigued WiDo submissions editor Allie Maldonado. “It’s fascinating how Carol has imagined the tale of the young nobleman Daniel…