For the “Aspiring” Writer
In the days of COVID-19 and adjusting to this new normal that is temporary full-time author life, I find myself thinking a lot about my...
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- Mar 21, 2020
- 5 min
Adulthood Homework | Some Advice For Working From Home
Like a lot of Americans and others worldwide, I am currently working from home in the wake of the COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic....
- Mar 15, 2020
- 3 min
Friends of a Feather | What WILL Make Me Follow Someone on Twitter
Last week I broke down some of the reasons why I might not follow someone on Twitter (if you missed it, follow this link to catch up)....
- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min
Turning Up The Heat | The Different Levels of Sex Scenes
Last week, I shared some of the things I take into consideration when deciding whether or not to include a sex scene in a story (find it...
- Feb 9, 2020
- 5 min
The Ins and Outs of Going There | Determining If A Sex Scene Is Right For Your Story
Intimacy can be intimidating, and there are few instances that make that statement more true than in writing. One question writers might...
- Feb 2, 2020
- 7 min
The Language Of Love | How Understanding Different Love Languages Can Help You Write Romance
When it comes to writing romance, some of the most powerful scenes come out of moments in which characters show their feelings for their...
- Jan 26, 2020
- 4 min
Just My Type | The Advantages of Writing Digitally
Last year, I shared a post about why I prefer writing my first drafts by hand. While there are a number of benefits to tackling writing...
- Jan 5, 2020
- 6 min
The Hero’s Journey
With this week marking the beginning of not only a new year but a brand new decade, I wanted to write a post fitting for that occasion....
- Dec 29, 2019
- 3 min
2020 Visions | My Writing Goals for The New Year
Believe it or not, we’ve reached the end of not just another year, but an entire decade. The 2010s are coming to a close, and soon we’ll...
- Dec 15, 2019
- 5 min
Happy Anniversary! | What I’ve Learned In My First Year Of Blogging
This past week officially marked one who year since I launched my blog! It’s taken me some time to truly get into the swing of things,...
- Dec 1, 2019
- 5 min
The Cutting Room Floor Philosophy | How Book-to-Film Adaptions Can Help You Edit Your Novel
Before we get started, let me warn you this is a spoiler-heavy post discussing the following adaptions (in no particular order): Twilight...
- Nov 24, 2019
- 13 min
Behind The Scenes Of Publishing | A Collaborative Post
With the holiday season quickly approaching and being shoved in our faces anytime we go into a store or turn on certain radio stations...
- Nov 10, 2019
- 4 min
Overwriters and Underwriters (and Finding the Balance Between Them)
A few weeks ago, I did a series of posts discussing Planners, Pantsers, and Plantsers. As I was working on those, I started thinking...
- Nov 3, 2019
- 3 min
Organizing Your Oeuvre | A Quick Guide To Compiling A Series Bible
When crafting a series, it’s important to keep track of the details, especially as the story evolves over time. In the world of...
- Oct 20, 2019
- 5 min
Breaking Away | Why It’s Good To Step Back From Your Story
If you’ve read recent posts here on the blog or have been following my Twitter, then you might know that I’ve finally completed the most...
- Sep 22, 2019
- 3 min
A Brief Class on Semicolons
Ahead of participating in an online course on Jane Austen’s life (which I wrote a post about), I reread many of her works and read those...
- Sep 15, 2019
- 4 min
A Change In The Atmosphere | ASMR’s Role In My Writing Habits
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a trend that has been experiencing a massive rise in popularity on the internet in the...
- Sep 8, 2019
- 6 min
Lining Up The Crosshairs | Exploring The Importance Of Murdering Your Darlings
As I’ve referenced in previous posts, I’m currently in the process of editing the oldest of my novels, Guises to Keep. At this point in...
- Sep 1, 2019
- 3 min
Planners, Pantsers, and Plantsers ~ Oh, My! | Part Three : Plantsers
One of the coolest things about Twitter’s #WritingCommunity is its diversity. It’s a group of people from all over the world, at...
- Aug 25, 2019
- 3 min
Planners, Pantsers, and Plantsers ~ Oh, My! | Part Two : Pantsers
One of the coolest things about Twitter’s #WritingCommunity is its diversity. It’s a group of people from all over the world, at...
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