Byline is a blog about writing. The purpose is to write about writing, to share what I know about the craft and what I am still learning.
I have been writing for over 30 years in conjunction with my various vocations, so in one sense I am a seasoned writer, with hundreds of published articles to my credit—and more than a dozen websites. I have also been blogging for three years, with hundreds of posts. One of my blogs is The Musings of Peter DeHaan, a blog sharing a slice of life to inspire and entertain.
On the other hand, I have only recently become interested in writing books. So in this sense, I am a newbie, learning the ropes of writing longer works. I have not published a book and, in fact, I am yet to write one—though I am overflowing with ideas. (I have written two theses and am working on a second dissertation15—but do they count?)
A noteworthy item is that I’ve spent the last nine years as a magazine publisher, so I get the chance to read a lot of articles and press releases. Some of the submissions are good, most are okay, and occasionally a few are just plan awful.
That’s who I am and what this blog will cover. If you are a writer, or interested in writing, I hope that Byline will help you with your journey—it will help me on mine.
We will start our exciting journey with a series of posts of “Writing Tips.”
Learn more about writing and publishing in Peter Lyle DeHaan’s new book: Successful Author FAQs: Discover the Art of Writing, the Business of Publishing, and the Joy of Wielding Words.
Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD, is an author, blogger, and publisher with over 30 years of writing and publishing experience. Check out his book The Successful Author for insider tips and insights.