— Writing Tips —
10 Warning Signs of Amateurish Writing & How to Fix Them
As writers, the last thing we want to do is appear amateurish.… Read More 10 Warning Signs of Amateurish Writing & How to Fix Them
— Writing Tips —
20 High-Stake Subplot Ideas That Aren’t Romantic
Subplots are my jam! Most of my stories are like 80% subplot. I like them because they don’t conform to the basic rules of main plotlines; you get more creative liberty.… Read More 20 High-Stake Subplot Ideas That Aren’t Romantic
My Book was Scheduled to Come out 2 Years Ago, and I’m Still Editing
I can say with all honesty that I’ve never worked harder on anything than I have this novel.… Read More My Book was Scheduled to Come out 2 Years Ago, and I’m Still Editing
— Books —
10 Books Every Writer Should Have on Their Summer Reading List
For writers, reading is like an inhale; while writing is the exhale. You can write without reading all you want, but odds are, you won’t see much improvement.… Read More 10 Books Every Writer Should Have on Their Summer Reading List
— Writing Tips —
How to Make a Character’s Death Heartbreaking (2019 edition)
Though I killed off a lot of characters back then, I wasn’t careless: it was all intentional. Those deaths moved the plot forward, as any character death should, and had been placed strategically. But what were those strategies? How did I kill off characters so meaningfully, it hurt the reader while still advancing the plot? That’s what I’m here to share today!… Read More How to Make a Character’s Death Heartbreaking (2019 edition)
— Writing Tips —
5 Tiny Tricks That Improve Your Writing Instantly
Often I’ll see a writing tip that sounds great, until I think about it and realize, “Well, it sounds simple, but how do I even go about doing that?” These five tips aren’t like that. These are my favorite, most impactful tips, so basic that you can implement them into your own writing immediately. Sound good? Let’s get started!… Read More 5 Tiny Tricks That Improve Your Writing Instantly
— Writing Life —
10 Gifts Under $20 Every Writer Would Love
For that special writer in your life. Yep, even yourself!… Read More 10 Gifts Under $20 Every Writer Would Love
— Personal Essays —
Self-Doubt – Why I’m not an Instagram-Perfect Writer
Suddenly, it’s all falling apart. What if I’m wasting my time by rewriting? What if changing all of this was unnecessary? What if this never pans out? What if I’m not good enough?… Read More Self-Doubt – Why I’m not an Instagram-Perfect Writer
— Writing Life —
Why it’s Important for Writers to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Write down your goals. Put it on a Post-It Note. Make it your wallpaper. Tape it to your bathroom mirror. Motivation is key to making your resolutions reality. And you can be your own biggest cheerleader! Make sure your goals inspire you every single day, because that inspiration can propel you a long way.… Read More Why it’s Important for Writers to Make New Year’s Resolutions
— NaNoWriMo —
Dear NaNoWriMo Loser:
Writing is deep work, and it’s hard. Experienced writers struggle. I struggle. That perfect #amwriting Instagram account struggles. It’s not just you. You aren’t alone.… Read More Dear NaNoWriMo Loser: