Intro: From 2009 to 2013, I studied English at the University of Kansas, and during that time, I had to decide whether or not my focus would be on literature or on creative writing. I fought with my adviser over this for my first semester. He wanted me to pursue literature; I wanted to hone… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: My Issues With Literature
Category: Guest Blogger
#MondayBlogs: The Mental Health of Writing
Intro: Mental health is an important discussion everyone should be familiar with—and in all aspects of culture. For instance, artists as a whole have developed a reputation of having depression and anxiety, but depression isn’t a prerequisite to being an artist, and both sides need to be understood. Today’s guest blogger discusses this topic in… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: The Mental Health of Writing
#MondayBlogs: When Writing is Not All You Do
Intro: Back in February of 2013, I wrote a little blog post called Writing Tips: How to Handle Rejection. A huge part of this post was dedicated to John Tompkins. At the time, he wrote a blog called Rejection Love Letters (Or How to Lose Agents and Alienate Publishers). That blog no longer exists, but… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: When Writing is Not All You Do
#Monday Blogs: Traditional vs. Self vs. Indie: What is the best way to get published?
Intro: I have had the great honor of getting to know Kasi Blake through Clean Teen Publishing, and let me tell you guys, she is someone to watch. Her imagination began writing stories at a young – including one that was inspired by Star Wars – and she wrote across many genres. Now, she writes… Continue reading #Monday Blogs: Traditional vs. Self vs. Indie: What is the best way to get published?
#MondayBlogs: The Importance of Goosebumps
Intro: Today's guest blogger deserves a huge round of applause. Not only does he spread the love for reading via his blog, November Notebook, he also teaches English to middle school students. In addition, Grant Goodman is talking about a series of books that filled my childhood, and I'm sure you're familiar with these novels… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: The Importance of Goosebumps
#MondayBlogs: Different Writing Techniques of Famous Writers
Intro: I love info graphics. In fact, I'm a little obsessed with them. So, when Cindy Bates - a freelance editor and writer for Best Essay Tips - contacted me with her very own info graphic to share, I just knew I had to share it. Below, you'll find a photo that outlines the Different… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Different Writing Techniques of Famous Writers
#WW: Pros and Cons of Reading Goals
Intro: Normally, I have guest bloggers on Mondays, but today is an exception. (Shannon accidentally overbooked her website for March). That being said, today’s guest blogger is discussing a topic I’m sure many book bloggers and bibliophiles can relate to: reading goals. We’ve all seen them, the 2015 reading goals, the reading challenges, the reading… Continue reading #WW: Pros and Cons of Reading Goals
#MondayBlogs: Guest Post Showing VS Telling
Intro: I am very excited about today’s guest blogger. Since recently signing with Clean Teen Publishing, it has been an absolute delight getting to know my new family, and so, I am introducing one of those wonderfully supportive and talented authors, Jennifer Anne Davis. She is sharing fantastic writing advice about the well-known writing tip… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Guest Post Showing VS Telling
#MondayBlogs: Grocery Lists with Adjectives
Intro: Like most people, I love to laugh. I find laughter to be one of the most relaxing, fun, and often enlightening side effects our emotions contain, and today’s post allows us to experience that laughter all over again – all while discussing a relevant and relatable topic. Writing every day is a popular goal… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Grocery Lists with Adjectives
#MondayBlogs: Get a Room – the Ultimate Author and Reader Connection
Intro: Our second guest blogger for March is here! Don’t you just love Mondays? I do! I truly enjoy seeing everyone interact with authors and writers they might never have gotten to hear from before, and the discussions we have on Monday are always fun and enlightening. Today will be no exception. Sharon A. Crawford… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Get a Room – the Ultimate Author and Reader Connection
