#AmWriting: Defeating Writer's Block

#AmWriting: Defeating Writer's Block

We’ve all had it happen to us. One moment we are thriving on imagination, running on creative fuel, and our fingertips rush to keep up with our story. Next, we are struggling to formulate a fitting sentence, unable to find that deep-rooted connection that gives our story life and makes us feel like we’re one with our characters. So, how do we fight this? How do we rediscover our imagination and defeat writer’s block?

Can A Messy #NaNoWriMo Project Be A Success?

Can A Messy #NaNoWriMo Project Be A Success?

NaNoWriMo is the National Novel Writing Month. Basically, every November, aspiring and published authors take it upon themselves to complete a FULL-LENGTH BOOK of 50,000+ words in four short weeks. It seems like an impossible task, but IT CAN BE DONE.

#AmWriting Everywhere: Writing With A Busy Lifestyle

#AmWriting Everywhere: Writing With A Busy Lifestyle

With NaNoWriMo under way, I figured a post about writing everywhere might be helpful! As authors, both aspiring and published, we often have a drive to write … all the time. But it’s hard to find time when we’re balancing a current paying job with a social life and our down time to relax! How can we do it all?

Why You Shouldn't Book Shame Readers

Why You Shouldn't Book Shame Readers

You shouldn’t do it. Readers shouldn’t have to put up with it. And we shouldn’t have to hear about it. But we do. So friends, today’s post is all about book shaming. What is it? Why does it suck? Why does it matter? This post aims to encourage the celebration of reading anything and all genres.

Why You Should Write Book Reviews

Why You Should Write Book Reviews

We’re all guilty of it. We really LOVE something, yet we forget to share our appreciation by simply writing a good review. Maybe it’s because we underrepresent their importance. So, if you don’t write reviews, let’s debunk your excuses for why not.

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!

11 Books To Read This Autumn

11 Books To Read This Autumn

Get out your cozy clothes and warm drinks because Autumn is officially here! Halloween is just around the corner and, for us seasonal readers, it’s all about spooky and Fall-themed reads. If you’re uncertain which story to pick up next, why not try one of these iconic tales?

12 Disney Memes Every Book Lover Will Understand

12 Disney Memes Every Book Lover Will Understand

How many of these disney memes can you relate to?