From the author to the reader, there are thousands of different opinions on what the best type of book is out there. Some love the standalone quick read. Some love the idea of trilogies and series. There's no right answer to which is better as a whole, but there is an answer to which is … Continue reading Trilogies Vs. Standalone Vs. Series
I've never been more excited for 6 pm because it's no longer dark as night. You can hear birds chirping. I haven't worn a coat in three weeks. Of course, I've worn sweatshirts, but no coats! And no snow. Rain is on the horizon and I'm so excited. I dislike winter (mostly because we tend … Continue reading Spring Break Prompts
I’ve spent a good chunk of my life working with design and making things more enjoyable to the consumer. Advertising is a race to make people pick up your product or service and having a strong design is one of the easiest ways to get people to stop and look. With books, it’s no different. … Continue reading 10 Tips for a Better Book Cover
This is the first of a series I'm trying to start (key word trying) called Life Inspiration. These are activities and challenges that have you focus on writing/understanding your writing through your own life. You write about yourself, your life, your goals, etc. It'll help you become a better writer and can help you set … Continue reading Life Inspiration: Make a Time Capsule Entry
I'm going to be very honest with you right now. I haven't been writing. Outside these blog posts, which I tend to write in a rush at the wee hours of the morning when I can't sleep, I haven't written anything else. Every story concept feels blah. Every word uninspiring. I can't plot anything. I … Continue reading Writing Reset
You've done it. You've written your novel. You've edited it to perfection and you're ready to put it out in the world. I currently can't relate and am a little bit jealous, but finishing a novel is a fantastic fulfilling situation. Whether you do traditional publishing or go through the indie path, you'll have to … Continue reading How to Write a Better Synopsis with the News Method
I'm a fan of romance. Thanks to Melissa, I'm reading the Bridgerton books (and slowly but surely making it through the show). But I also am a fan of those love platonically. My sister will be moving into her own place this month and I'm feeling a bit sentimental. I wrote some platonic prompts last … Continue reading Platonic Love Prompts, Take 2
After such a rough year (and an even rougher start to this year), I've had to sit with my thoughts for a bit. My brain tends to get foggy when overwhelmed and I have to take some time to sit down and think what's important to me. I only have so many hours in a … Continue reading Why I Started Blogging
Welcome to 2021 where we take our writing goals very seriously. Even when you hurt your back and your left contact is wigging out so badly, you're typing with just one eye on the screen while the other is closed just to make it through a few pesky emails and a blog post. So to … Continue reading How Long Should a Chapter Be?
First I would like to apologize for this late post. I didn't mean to lose track of time, but the holiday season just messed me all up. I will be back on a regular schedule starting next week. This one is just super late (sorry). A lot has happened this year. A lot. Not just … Continue reading 2020: A Year in Review
