Thoughts on Writing and Patience
You have no idea how ironic it is for me to be writing a blog post on the value of patience. I am probably one of the most impatient...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Connecting with Other Writers
I’ll be the first to say I don’t like people. I mean, that sounds bad. I like some people. I just don’t like meeting new people, mostly....
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Favorite Female Fantasy Characters: Childhood Edition
I’m a giant nerd. I don’t think I could keep that a secret, even if I tried. I have been obsessed with fantasy since… forever. But, as a...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Growing as a Writer: Five Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - learning to be a writer is a lifelong process. It’s not a process that ever really ends, I...
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Mar 17, 20225 min read
So, You Just Signed a Book Deal… Now What?
There are many unique things about the publishing industry - some good, some bad. One of these things is how opaque the industry is. I...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
Adventures in Impostor Syndrome
“I DON’T BELONG HERE.” If I had a dollar for every time that exact thought has crossed my mind since I decided I wanted to pursue a...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
Tales from an eReader Convert
If you were to ask me my opinion on eBooks a month or two ago, I would have wrinkled my nose and said you could pry my physical books...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
Top Five Times to Squeeze in Writing
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say “I’d love to write a book, but I just don’t have the time,” I wouldn’t even need my...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
A Tale of Two Queries
Hello! And welcome to the MOST EMBARRASSING blog post I have ever written. Why so embarrassing? Because I’m about to shine a giant...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Weathering the Storm: Surviving the Query Trenches
I am an infamously stubborn person. When the going gets tough I have a tendency to dig my heels in and grit things out, for better or for...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
In Appreciation of Pixar’s Onward
When we think of high fantasy, we normally think of huge, global stakes. In The Lord of the Rings we’re fighting for the fate of all of...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Filtering Feedback: Working with Beta Readers
So, you’ve been working on your WIP for a while and you have a coherent draft. Maybe you’re a lucky son-of-a-bitch who can turn out a...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Tips for Beating Writer’s Block
WHAT IS WRITER’S BLOCK? In the writing world, is there anything more infamous than writer’s block? Ah, the dreaded fever that takes us...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Six Tips for Actually Finishing your Novel
You always hear about how many writers give up at the querying stage, but you know what stage of the writing and publishing process loses...
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Mar 17, 20226 min read
Plotter’s Paradise: Outlining Using Microsoft Excel
THE CASE FOR OUTLINING Let me start this post by saying that I know outlining isn’t for everyone. This isn’t meant to be some decree...
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Mar 17, 20225 min read
Strength of Character: Populating your Story World
I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying that people read books for the characters more than they read them for the story. While I obviously...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Share Your Enthusiasm
I know in my last post I promised we would be talking about characters this week, but I recently had an awesome opportunity to speak at a...
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Mar 17, 20225 min read
I Can Show You the World: Worldbuilding in Fantasy
There are a lot of reasons why I choose to write fantasy, but one of the main ones is that I love worldbuilding. Inventing countries with...
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Mar 17, 20223 min read
Using Microsoft OneNote for your Story Bible
I made a LOT of mistakes in my first few attempts to write a novel, but one of the biggest ones was failing to keep a story bible. I’d...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Introduction: One Writer’s Journey through the Query Trenches
Hello and welcome! I have always wanted to start a blog, so here we are! On this page you’ll be able to find my ramblings on the...
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