What makes a book young adult or new adult? What about adult?
Writing is hard. So hard that writer's block often sneaks up on us. But did it really sneak up on us? I see lots of writers who get writer's block from one thing: Not feeling like they’re doing enough. Which is why I recommend being mindful about how non-writing activities count toward your writing journey. … Continue reading 5 Non-Writing Activities I Still Count As Writing
As aspiring writers, it's not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by doubt and hesitation, especially when we stumble upon a book that seems eerily similar to our beloved WIP. In fact, this happened to me recently. I had 20,000 words of a story written and a full outline when I started reading a book that had… Continue reading Why Similar Ideas Shouldn’t Deter Your Writing Journey
I’m teaching two free, virtual writing classes this month! I know how signing up for an educational event can feel daunting…or just plain time consuming. Which is why I thought I’d give you all a sneak peek of what’s coming up. That way, you can make a more informed decision on if the content is what you’re looking… Continue reading A Sneak Peek of the Free Writing Classes I’m Teaching This Spring
"What’s a story without a reader?" feels a lot like "If a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" Let's talk about it.
Give yourself permission to revive while you revise. Your work will thank you for it.
It’s easy to look at the newly coined term and think “Romance” + “Fantasy” = “Romantasy” but it’s not that simple.
Imagine this: You’ve written an entire novel and found critique partners. Then you get the feedback, and some of the notes confuse the hell out of you because they’re asking you to do things you’ve already done. For example, someone highlights a paragraph of world building and asks you to clarify the different types of… Continue reading When Revision Feedback Makes You Think “But I Did Do That!”
I’m teaching two free, virtual writing classes this month! Here's an exclusive sneak peek.
If you follow me on social media, then you probably already know this, but I am taking a hiatus. I will be back! That said, I will be teaching a free virtual webinar on How to Write a Series on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 PM Eastern. We will explore how to use outlines, book… Continue reading Taking a Hiatus
