(A Realistic Look at My Schedule) If you’ve been around a while, you’ll know I’m a little “type-A.” By that, I mean that I like to plan… Read more “Maintaining a Schedule While Self-Publishing”
Category: Writing
It’s Time To Stop Using the Word “Psychopath.”
I have a bone to pick. I have seen an alarming amount of novels featuring titles, or blurb descriptions that throw the word ‘psychopath’ around withe the… Read more “It’s Time To Stop Using the Word “Psychopath.””
I’m Dreaming of Fall
I don’t think it’s a secret that my favorite time of the year is fall. I love the turning of the leaves, and the crispness of the… Read more “I’m Dreaming of Fall”
I’m On Vacation!: Writing Prompts
Friends! I’m on vacation right now with my life partner and my sister! We’re off to one of my favorite cousin’s weddings! While I was racking my… Read more “I’m On Vacation!: Writing Prompts”
Writer Challenge: Write Something Bad
As creatives, the pressure we put on ourselves is repulsive. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many authors in my short time in bookish spaces,… Read more “Writer Challenge: Write Something Bad”
My Hot Take: Why I, As a Queer Woman Romance Author, Will Not Write Gay Men.
The written word is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used to foster understanding and healing. It’s important that all voices be allowed a chance to… Read more “My Hot Take: Why I, As a Queer Woman Romance Author, Will Not Write Gay Men.”
14 Writing Prompts for Valentine’s Day
Hello there, friends! Tomorrow is the day of romance, and I don’t know about you, but it’s giving me all sorts of inspiration to write something sweet… Read more “14 Writing Prompts for Valentine’s Day”
The Hard Truth About Protecting Your Ebook from Piracy
One of the questions I’ve seen floating around the author space a lot is how one can protect their ebook from piracy. As someone who has worked… Read more “The Hard Truth About Protecting Your Ebook from Piracy”
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To My Fellow Authors: If You’re Feeling Like You’re Spinning Your Wheels In The Mud, This One Is For You.
It’s a feeling I think we all experience. Like Sisyphus, constantly pushing that boulder up the hill. It feels like no matter how hard we work, the… Read more “To My Fellow Authors: If You’re Feeling Like You’re Spinning Your Wheels In The Mud, This One Is For You.”
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How To Write An Elevator Pitch
Let’s start with the basics. What is an elevator pitch? Simply put, it’s a brief summary of your project — a clear, concise description meant to entice… Read more “How To Write An Elevator Pitch”
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