The vast majority of writing-related posts on my blog have to do with fiction. Sometimes, it will be more generalized advice and tips or more specific looks into my own ongoing WIPs. This week, I'm shifting gears ever so slightly with a more blogging-focused post. Even though I recently celebrated five years of running the blog, I haven't shared much about my process and what goes on on my side of the screen. I usually keep the focus on my fiction projects. That's why I thoug

Character names can be tricky things. For some writers, it comes with a pressure on the level of naming children! We might spend hours or even days deliberating and change our characters' names multiple times before finding the perfect one. When choosing character names, there are plenty of things to consider. Because it's on the page, you may feel like it has to not only sound good but look good. You don't want to have too many characters with similar names readers get them

In my attempt at a parody for an April Fool's post , I drafted up a list of ultimately unhelpful writing tips inspired by tips I've seen floating around the internet. At the end of it, I promised I would be back with some advice that was actually helpful. That brings us to today's post: the only writing advice you'll actually need. Between countless books on the matter, blogs like this one, YouTube channels, podcasts, and social media, writing advice is only ever a click or

Writers have a lot going on. Not only do they have to write an entire dang book, but they also have to edit it and market it, all likely while working on the next book. Not to mention the fact that there's a ton happening behind the scenes and in-between. And, of course, many of us also have day jobs and other responsibilities and obligations. Paraphrasing Dr. Ian Malcom as I'm prone to do here on the blog, life finds a way to get in the way. So how can a part-time writer wi

The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite Disney films for so many reasons. I was Ariel for several Halloweens growing up, and she's still one of my favorite closet cosplays to break out on short notice. I was one of those kids who would play mermaids in any pool or on any beach trip. I still have pieces of my old bedspread stashed somewhere. Ariel may've also been one of the influences behind me dying my hair red... There's a unique charm to The Little Mermaid. It's such a c

*Ding Dong, Bing Bong* Ahem... Hope's Peak Academy School Trip Executive Committee has an announcement to make... This post contains MASSIVE spoilers for all of the Danganronpa games. There will also be mention of violence and death. ♡ Please proceed with caution and take care of yourselves! ♡ via Wikipedia Danganronpa is something I might call one of my guilty pleasure games. It's not perfect, and portions of it haven't aged well, but there is plenty I like about its writin