It’s been quite a while since I posted something other than a book review to my blog, so I thought I’d catch up by doing a wee wrap-up of some content I’ve covered in my podcast in the last few episodes. This summer has been especially crazy with some unexpected changes, and as much asContinue reading “Sensitive Content, Voicey-ness, Epistolary Passages, and Updates!”
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Book Review: MAKE ME DISAPPEAR by Jessica Payne
Here’s my 5⭐️ review of @authorjesspayne’s debut novel, MAKE ME DISAPPEAR. A brilliantly written, dark and twisty thriller!
Character Development
Creating characters goes way beyond just knowing what they look like! Read on to find some tips and tricks to help creating the most authentic characters for your story.
Writing the Book You Want to Write
So, when you’re sitting down with a fresh notebook and brand-new pen, or you open your laptop and start a new blank document, and you’re going to get in there and write down all your ideas and formulate some sort of plot and a bunch of characters, what do you write? When you come upContinue reading “Writing the Book You Want to Write”
Drawing the Line Between Fact and Fiction in Historical Fiction
Where do we draw the line between fact and fiction in historical fiction? And make sure to catch my interview with historical fiction author Kiersten Marcil on the podcast!
Writer’s Block and Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome and writer’s block got you down? Here are some ways to tackle these inevitabilities in your writing. And listen to my interview with author Joseph D. Slater!
Beta Readers, Critique Partners, and Dealing With Criticism
Read all about beta readers and critique partners, what they are, how to find them, and how to deal with criticism on your writing.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lauren Brown
Get to know author Lauren Brown and how her writing journey led to her agent.
The Art of Querying: PART III—Synopses
Are you stuck in the hellpit that is writing synopses? Read to change your mindset on them, find advice, tips, and examples to get this final item polished for your querying package!
The Art of Querying: PART II—Pitches
Learn how to effectively craft your perfect Twitter pitch and get those agents requesting your pages! Including successful examples and an exercise.