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Sep 13, 2020

Too FAQ | Questions To Avoid Asking A Writer, My Reasons, And My Answers

Whenever I tell someone I’m a writer, it’s often met with a string of what seem to be standard questions. Of course I appreciate the...

Sep 6, 2020

Descending Into The PitMad-Ness | Recapping My First #PitMad Experience

PitMad is a recurring event on Twitter giving writers the opportunity to pitch their manuscripts to professionals in the publishing...

Aug 30, 2020

Querying Like A Beatle | How Does “Paperback Writer” Measure Up As A Query Letter?

If you’ve been keeping up with me on Twitter, you might have seen that I’m nearing the point of diving into the querying trenches....

Aug 23, 2020

Beyond A Little Peach Fuzz | Facing The Facts About My Not-So-Feminine Facial Hair

On a seemingly daily basis, society’s ideals and standards of what “beauty” is gets shoved in our faces. When we turn on the TV to catch...

Aug 16, 2020

Somebody To Lean On | Cracking Down On Crutch Words

During editing, writers will often be advised to cut out their crutch words to make their writing snappy and less convoluted. These...

Aug 9, 2020

The Role Of Candles In My Writing

Whenever a gift-giving holiday approaches and people ask me what sort of things I would like to receive, candles are usually near the top...

Aug 2, 2020

Beta Testing, Testing 1-2-3… | The Role Of A Beta Reader

In fields like computer programming or video game design, beta testing is a way to assess a product from the view of its consumers by...

Jul 26, 2020

To Be Continued? | Things To Consider About Writing Sequels

In my junior year of college, I had the opportunity to do an Independent Study with one of my writing professors where we worked...

Jul 19, 2020

A-Parent-ly So | A Quick Guide To Parenting Styles For Writers

I recently took some time to clear some space on my laptop. My files are a disorganized mess, with the only folders I really keep track...

Jul 12, 2020

Kool-Aid Man Syndrome | A Flavor Of Impostor Syndrome

Since the launch of this blog, I’ve written a few posts about my social media habits, particularly on Twitter. While I do have a Facebook...

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