#WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary The title is – obviously – a little misleading. Editing is always necessary. As a full-time writer and an editor, I can promise this from both ends, but – as the title also promises – there is a specific time period during the writing process where I don’t suggest editing.… Continue reading #WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary
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#MondayBlogs: Writing Relatable Teens
Intro: What better way to start off the week than with a great guest post from YA author, Ava Bloomfield? Writing is a complicated journey, but with Ava’s help, everyone can create believable teen characters. Feel free to share your tips in the comments below! … Writing Relatable Teens Nobody wants to grow up. We… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Writing Relatable Teens
#MondayBlogs: The Importance of Setting in a Novel
Intro: Monday has reached us again, and today brings us another guest blogger. Today, I am pleased to announce Tara Mayoros, author of Broken Smiles. This well-traveled writer has written a wonderful post about the importance of setting in a novel, and her writing tips are sure to stay with us the next time we… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: The Importance of Setting in a Novel
#MondayBlogs: Inner Dragons
Intro: Mondays are easily becoming one of my favorite days of the week - all because of the guest bloggers right here during #MondayBlogs! Today's post is brought to you by one of my top commenters last year - Deby Fredericks - and she is writing about writers and their inner demons...or dragons. Check out… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Inner Dragons
#WW Why Dedications Are Important
Why Dedications Are Important Today I wanted to cover a topic I find personally important in my novels. It may not be as vital to every author out there, but I place a lot of my heart into dedicating my novel to someone for many reasons, and I thought I would share why. I’m also… Continue reading #WW Why Dedications Are Important
#MondayBlogs: Goodreads asks: How do you deal with writer’s block?
Intro: Today's guest post on #MondayBlogs is brought to you by author, Jeffrey Allen Mays. I had the honor of getting to know him after AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. signed his debut novel, The Former Hero, and I encourage everyone to check out his website as well! After all, this energizing post was originally shared… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Goodreads asks: How do you deal with writer’s block?
#SATurday: What Scares Us
#SATurday: What Scares Us At night – more accurately early morning – I crawl into bed to sleep, and my little (Okay. He’s fat) cat companion follows me. We cuddle up to one another, and I pretend to sleep. I say ‘pretend’ because this is the eternal mode of an insomniac. If I had to… Continue reading #SATurday: What Scares Us
#MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
Intro: Welcome to #MondayBlogs! Every Monday, a guest blogger will be covering a topic revolving around reading and writing, and today's topic can be found on the more ominous side of literature. SiameseMayhem is a sassy reader and the writer behind Pirate Kitties: Musings on YA Novels and Pop Culture - a quirky and intelligent blog I… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
#SATurday: Expression
Quick Introduction: A short explanation before today's post is read: This is my first #SATurday post. In these posts, I hope to share more of my personality and life with you all as well as engage in topics ranging from psychology to experiences to thoughts on life in general. Since writing and reading is such… Continue reading #SATurday: Expression
Finding Interesting Quotes
Announcements: Bookstore Browser reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, stating, "The book sets up a great world, with interesting characters and storyline as a great start to the trilogy." Check out the entire review by clicking here. ... Finding Interesting Quotes Quotes. We love them. I rarely log onto any social media site without seeing some quote… Continue reading Finding Interesting Quotes
