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Popcorn Balls And Reflections On Biting Off More Than You Can Chew As A Writer
For a few years now, my blog post for the week leading up to Halloween has been candy-themed. Last year's, which was inspired by the candy salad trend on social media, was a bit of a diversion from that. via Canva This year, I'm taking another small step from that tradition because it's not actually about candy. Rather, we'll be talking about another treat I associate with Halloween and trick-or-treating: popcorn balls. If you've never had one, it's like a Rice Crispies Tre
Oct 26, 20255 min read
My Dream Author Merch
If there's one thing writers are known for, it's daydreaming. And for some of us, that includes envisioning our future successes. How we'd celebrate release day. Our books topping the charts and the acceptance speeches and interviews we practice in the shower. Stops we'd love to make on book tours. Dreamcasting the film adaptation and what we'd wear to its red carpet premiere. For me, that list also includes author merch. It's not only a way to get your name or branding out t
Oct 19, 20256 min read
NaNoWriMo Alternatives
Looking for ways to participate in National Novel Writing Month outside of NaNoWriMo? Here is a list of alternatives to try this November and beyond.
Oct 14, 20255 min read
4 (More) Things To Consider When Choosing Your Pen Name
For some writers, deciding on a pen name is as monumental and at times as intricate and intimate as deciding on names for the characters in their stories. I've posted about pseudonyms on the blog a few times, most recently sharing the origin story of my own . In these posts, we've reviewed some of the reasons a writer may choose to publish their work under a pen name as well as some tips for coming up with one. Looking back on those posts from 2020, there are some noteworthy
Oct 12, 20254 min read
What Should You Do When Your Book Gets A Bad Review? | Handling Negative Reviews As An Author
You'll often hear the phrase, "reviews are for readers, not for the writer." The main purpose of a review is to help prospective readers determine if a book will be a good fit for them. When an author enters this space, especially when the book in question is their own, the waters can get murky. How authors interact with reviews—including whether they should read reviews of their books—is a long-running debate in the bookish corners of the internet. In a lot of ways, writers
Oct 5, 20257 min read
5 Unique Silent Timers For Writing Sprints
Writing sprints can be an effective way to get a lot done in a short burst of time. Simply put, it’s setting a timer and writing until the alarm goes off. Some writers have found that writing sprints don’t work as well for them because when the time is up and that timer beeps or buzzes, it can derail their train of thought and pull them out of the zone. Finding silent timers is a great option for writers looking to set a timeframe for their writing sessions without disruption
Sep 28, 20254 min read
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