Why I’m not Doing NANOWRIMO Anymore

For many writers, November is a particular time of the year. It is National Novel Writing Month (or NANOWRIMO). The event began decades ago with a group of friends who challenged each other to write the first draft of a novel in a month. The goal was to write at least 50,000 words (about the […]

Summer Update 2024

So, it has been a while since I posted an update (about 6 months, to be exact). With work and other life stuff, I haven’t been able to post in a little while. But, with summer, I have a little more free time, and that also means more time for projects. School ended for us […]

History Under the Radar, coming January 2024

Hello, I’m Nick Howard. I am a middle school history teacher, writer, and traveler. I have always enjoyed sharing historical trivia with friends, family, and students. Some of the stories I come across influence my work as a writer. And now, I’m sharing these stories with my new podcast, History Under the Radar. In this […]

A Fall Update

Hello dear readers! It has been a little while since I have created a new post on here, and I wanted to let everyone know what is going on in my world. This school year I began a new position at a new middle school. After 8 years at my old school, I needed a […]

Can Writers Use AI Ethically?

In the last few years, AI has become a growing concern for writers. I have recently seen the pitfalls of the introduction to AI in the digital writing world. For several years, I have done freelance writing as a side hustle of my regular job. It was a good way to make some extra cash, […]

New Audiobook!

What the Dew Might Bring is now available in Audiobook from Apple Books What the Dew Might Bring is now available in audiobook with Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/what-the-dew-might-bring/id1697421148

New Audiobook Available!

What the Dew Might Bring is now available in Audiobook from Apple Books What the Dew Might Bring is now available in audiobook with Apple Bookshttps://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/what-the-dew-might-bring/id1697421148

Smashwords Summer Sale!

Now is your best chance to find my entire ebook collection for a promotional price at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my books and many more at https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/ all month! #SWSale2023 #Smashwords

Generating Revenue By Branching Out

Sticking to one niche may not be as useful as you once thought. I first started writing for Medium in 2021. It seemed like a great way to generate some extra income and allow me to reach an audience that might be interested in what I have to say. As many people have written for […]

I Hate Standardized Testing, and I’m Not Alone

This is the time of year when students across the country are doing their State assessments. Students are tested on several subject areas, mainly Math and Reading, to show what they have learned that school year. Depending on the grade level or state, this means anywhere from 2 days to 5 days of tests. The […]