Whether you’re writing a brooding warrior, a mischievous fae lord, or a reluctant heroine, building a dynamic character is key to making your fantasy novel unforgettable. I’ve written a lot of fantasy books—seven of which are published (two are free right now!). It’s why I teach writing classes and why I always recommend creating a… Continue reading How to Create Fantasy Characters Readers Will Obsess Over
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3 Books Helping Me Reset my 2025 Writing Goals
After a rocky start to 2025, I'm resetting my writing goals with 3 fabulous books.
Free Writing Webinars to Kickstart Your 2025 Writing Goals
The New Year is my favorite time of year for writing because so many people are energized and ready to tackle their dreams. To help you out with your writing goals, I am teaching two free writing webinars, and I wanted to give a quick sneak peek so that you can decide if it’s the… Continue reading Free Writing Webinars to Kickstart Your 2025 Writing Goals
2024: The Year of Revision
How my writing life - and personal life - shaped 2024 into a year of revision.
Exploring Hidden World Building in BAD BLOODS
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you already know my young adult series BAD BLOODS is a dark fantasy that hinges on the outcome of a polarizing and violent election–an election primarily focused on the rights of others. I actually err on the side of caution when promoting this series because so… Continue reading Exploring Hidden World Building in BAD BLOODS
How to Find Beta Readers and Critique Partners
I love my critique partners. I’ve been swapping pages with the same group since 2016 (and connected with additional critique partners along the way). Without their insights, I would’ve never grown the way I have over the years, which is why I’m always encouraging writers to connect with beta readers and critique partners, too. But… Continue reading How to Find Beta Readers and Critique Partners
How to Tackle an Edit Letter
Have you ever received an edit letter or notes from a beta reader, and you’re not sure where to begin? Everyone’s revising tactics will be different, but sometimes it helps to see how someone else digests information and figures out what to do. This is how I tackle an edit letter: I read it once,… Continue reading How to Tackle an Edit Letter
Trusting the Writing Process When You Must Kill Your Darlings
Right now, I am in the process of killing my darlings. A common phrase used in the writing world, and yet many writers have different definitions for it. Recently, it seems many writers take "kill your darlings" literally and they kill characters. While that technically counts, "kill your darlings" is a reference to eliminating any… Continue reading Trusting the Writing Process When You Must Kill Your Darlings
How to Organize Scrivener’s Binder for Novel Writing
Have your most important documents accessible while writing.
How to Fast Draft Chapters
Writing quickly and effectively is a skill. Here's some tips to get you started!
