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
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A Sneak Peek of the Free Writing Classes I’m Teaching This Spring
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
Why I Want to Publish My Stories and Not Just Write Them for Me
"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.
Revise and Revive: How Taking a Break Can Boost Your Revision Energy
Give yourself permission to revive while you revise. Your work will thank you for it.
What’s the Difference Between Romantasy and Romantic Fantasy?
It’s easy to look at the newly coined term and think “Romance” + “Fantasy” = “Romantasy” but it’s not that simple.
When Revision Feedback Makes You Think “But I Did Do That!”
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!”
A Sneak Peek of the Free Writing Classes I’m Teaching This Month
I’m teaching two free, virtual writing classes this month! Here's an exclusive sneak peek.
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone has a wonderful year. One of the hardest parts of pursuing traditional publication is not being able to talk about everything you’re going through (until you can), and I hope this year, I finally get to share some news with everyone. Most of all, I wish for good health and more smiles,… Continue reading Happy New Year!
2023: A Whirlwind Year
At the end of every year, I write a reflection post about where I’m at, not just in my writing life, but also in my personal life and how it all correlates. I’m dubbing 2023 a whirlwind year, because oh boy, was that a lot. In my writing life, I finished writing a young adult… Continue reading 2023: A Whirlwind Year
Taking a Hiatus
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
