Writers are often told to be original. To come up with their own unique ideas that no one else has ever thought of. There’s a certain amount of fear instilled in us, that if we write anything remotely resembling something else, we’re going to be labeled as the copycat. We’ll be shunned to the reject …
You’ve finished writing your book and proudly sent it out into the great wide world. You’ve done the best you could and think it’s a damn good book. By the reviews coming in, people agree with you. But then it happens. The dreaded 1-star review pops up on Amazon, and you begin to question everything …
Over the holidays, I met up with some of my old ballet buddies from back in the day. We had a great time reminiscing and learning about one another’s careers, hobbies, and kids! While talking with one of my friends, I learned that her 16 year old daughter wants to be a writer, so of …
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve never hid the fact that I’m a major Pantser! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, it refers to a someone who doesn’t plan out anything before they begin writing. No character sheets, no plot outline, no world building, nothing! …
In a previous post, I shared ways I get inspiration, including news and events, dreams, and photos. But I left out one of the more unexpected places I receive inspiration for my writing: video games. I had my original Nintendo growing up that my Dad won in a raffle at Kmart. It came with Super …
I frequently use my Word Box for my authorly duties, and I’m going to give you three reasons why you should too! But before we get started, what’s a Word Box? Well, simply put, it’s a box of words. (You’re welcome! I thought you’d appreciate that :P) More specifically, it’s a helpful writing tool you …
Setting up the perfect writing space is extremely important for your productivity, but it can sometimes be tricky and overwhelming. In this post, I’ll be sharing 4 tips that will help you find where to start and make your area the perfect space to fuel your writing. Defining your area. This can sound easier than it …
I was asked by a fellow author on via Instagram to explain the process I went through to get my books on audio, and I decided to write a blog post as I figured it would be helpful to a lot of other authors out there as well! I used ACX to produce and distribute …
Writer’s block is one of the worst things a writer can experience. It’s that terrifying span of time where words are frustratingly elusive and any you do manage to get down on a page do nothing but laugh at your failure as a human. Unfortunately, writer’s block is an inevitable part of the writing process. …
Writing for YA can be a difficult undertaking, with more things to consider than when writing for adults. Should I include this? What about that? Is this too much? One of the things I often see asked in writing communities is, “Should I include swear words in YA?” It’s a good question and one that …
