A roundup of what I've been doing
Category: Writing
into the query trenches
Here are my tips for the querying process!
2020 failures and successes
What I meant to do and what actually got done... it was more than I expected!
go with the flow: creating a sense of flow in your writing process
Getting into a state of creative flow is essential to the writing process. Here are a few factors that help me find my flow.
setting a timer: how word sprints can help you fast draft your novel
I’ve participated in Nanowrimo every year since 2006, so I’m no stranger to fast-drafting a novel. One of the great concepts Nanowrimo introduced me to is the idea of word sprints, and I’ve been able to use word sprints outside of Nanowrimo in order to fast draft novels any time of year.
Wednesday Writing Prompt #11: Name Change
This Wednesday's prompt is a great one for exploring character.
Waiting Room updates!
Back in June 2018, I began posting a fanfiction-turned-original story called Waiting Room to Wattpad. Since then, it has reached over 1 million reads and as of today is part of Wattpad's Paid Stories program!
the little successes of a writer's life
Some successes are so small you might ignore them. And some small successes at that opportune time can feel like a massive breakthrough! Here I wanted to share a list of various little successes anyone can achieve in their writing journey.
5 ways fanfiction helped my writing (and 2 ways it didn’t)
Here's how two years of writing fanfiction both helped and hindered my writing.
Wednesday Writing Prompt #10: Secret Library, Hidden Treasure
This Wednesday's writing prompt is actually TWO prompts, a choose-your-own-adventure of sorts. Ready to embark on some world-building?
