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.”
Category: Writing
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”
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.”
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”
The Anatomy of a Book
Ah, so you’ve written a book, eh? Now it’s time to format? Overwhelming? What goes where? I feel you. When the time came to format my first… Read more “The Anatomy of a Book”
How To Emotionally Process Negative Reviews
As an indie/self-published author, reviews are our literal lifeblood. They make and break you. Sometimes, a low rating or a “crap” review can feel akin to taking… Read more “How To Emotionally Process Negative Reviews”
How to Write Without Distractions
One of the things I find most interesting about this new foray into the realm of self-publishing is the writer’s community. Not just for the people —… Read more “How to Write Without Distractions”
Escaping the Devil: Chapter Twenty Two
Catch Up! Introduction Meet The Girls Meet The Guys Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine… Read more “Escaping the Devil: Chapter Twenty Two”
How Much Does It Cost to Self Publish
Over the past few months, I have been talking a lot with other self-published authors. For the most part, they’re rather tight-lipped about how much their upfront… Read more “How Much Does It Cost to Self Publish”
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