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
Tag: writing novels
Summer Writing Tips for Teens
When I look back on my writing life as a teen, I think about the summer a lot. I loved nothing more than spending hot sunny days swimming, evenings working at the restaurant, and late late evenings writing in my books. (Seriously, how did I have so much energy?) That said, there are a few… Continue reading Summer Writing Tips for Teens
Want an Accountability Partner? Consider This First.
Maybe you’ve heard of accountability partners. Maybe you’ve considered getting one. But what is an accountability partner, really, and how do you get someone to help? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, “accountability partner” is teaming up with someone who will keep you accountable for your writing progress. For example, your… Continue reading Want an Accountability Partner? Consider This First.
What Novelists Can Learn from Webtoons
I won’t lie, 2020 has been the year of the Webtoon for my reading list. There are a couple reasons for this, the main one being access. When COVID first hit and Kansas City closed down, the library shut its doors completely, and that’s where I get 99% of my books. Granted, I managed to… Continue reading What Novelists Can Learn from Webtoons
YA Female Protagonists in STEM
We need more female protagonists in STEM fields, especially in YA. For those of you who don’t know, STEM covers science, technology, engineering, and math. The reason STEM needs to be explored more in YA fiction is to encourage young women to explore those fields in real life more. Hold the eye rolls. I get… Continue reading YA Female Protagonists in STEM
The Ideal Writing Pace
Writing is a different experience for everyone. Just check out the #amwriting hashtag on Twitter and you will see authors hitting 50,000 words in two weeks…and in two years. So how long should it take to write your book? Stephen King claims to give up on a book if you can’t finish the first draft… Continue reading The Ideal Writing Pace
#MondayBlogs Cartoons Make You a Better Writer
Intro: I love cartoons, and I love comic books and manga, and I’m very open about my love for these things. That being said, cartoons and comic books and manga are often depicted as things for children…something I obviously disagree with. J There are many reasons to love cartoons, and today, author Grant Goodman gives… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Cartoons Make You a Better Writer
#MondayBlogs Do You ‘Take’ Your Characters With You When You’re In The Outside World?
Intro: As an author, I spend a lot of my free time on the computer. In fact, between my editing job and my writing time, I spend almost ALL my time on my computer. But you still have to get off the laptop sometimes and explore the world. This is what our guest blogger is… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Do You ‘Take’ Your Characters With You When You’re In The Outside World?
Writing Tips: Picture Book
Many writers use pictures as inspiration and/or reminders as they write their novels, but what pictures should writers try to find? Since I've come across many who use pictures, I thought I'd expand by showing many different kinds of pictures artists can use throughout the writing process. I'm even going to use my personal picture… Continue reading Writing Tips: Picture Book
Writing Tips: Colors
4 days until Minutes Before Sunset is release! Don't forget: E-book will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble May 1st, but paperback will take a little longer. I will announce it when it is available. The first chapter can be previewed by clicking the PDF file: First Chapter Preview Please Like Minutes Before Sunset… Continue reading Writing Tips: Colors
