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How Music Can Inspire Your Writing

How Music Can Inspire Your Writing

Every author has a routine for writing a good book. Some writers plot every detail beforehand while others are pantsers who let their work take control. Some writers enjoy the hustle and bustle of a coffee shop while others require absolute silence. But me? I NEED to create a writing soundtrack for my books.

Rediscover Your Passion For Writing During COVID-19

Rediscover Your Passion For Writing During COVID-19

Are you finding it difficult to write ANYTHING? You’re not alone. It’s easy to get lost in the news and social media. Even TikTok videos and binge-worthy Netflix shows can be addictive. But if you are ready to get back to work, how do you jumpstart your passion for writing?

From Idea to Paper: Telling vs. Showing

From Idea to Paper: Telling vs. Showing

An idea forms, and you’re madly trying to write it down before it dwindles and fades and you forget you even had this magical concept in your grasp. But HOW do you show what you see in your head? HOW can you articulate those scenes and characters, if they’re all in your imagination? In this post, I aim to help you bring your awesome idea to life!

How To Become a Published Author: 3 Approaches to Publishing

How To Become a Published Author: 3 Approaches to Publishing

Ready to publish your first book? Research and determine what kind of author you want to be. With three publishing avenues to pursue, each one can take you in a different direction. You must decide which way works best for you depending on your writing aspirations.

5 Tips For Editing Your First Book

5 Tips For Editing Your First Book

So, you just typed “THE END” and your story is ready to be published, right? WRONG. You have hours of editing ahead of you so sit tight, grab another coffee, and get ready to dig in.

How To Write Teen Fiction

How To Write Teen Fiction

A question I get asked often is: “How do you write teen fiction?”

The answer is simple. I am passionate about reading, especially reading YA fiction. And as a writer, I am a firm believer that you cannot write a genre you’re not already reading yourself.