6 tips on writing query letters/cover letters for fiction novels
What is a query letter? How do I write one? Why is that important for getting published? Let’s talk about that.
1806, 2018
1106, 2018
1 piece of advice for any struggling writer
A writer emailed me with a request, “Hello, I’m an aspiring writer and I was wondering if you have a piece of writing advice for getting through rough patches. ” I’m still not sure if I gave her anything useful, but I wanted to share my response here, in case anyone else needs the reminder. I know I do. My best advice
0406, 2018
Where is “The End”
I’m at this point in my life where I am constantly looking back. Back at old videos, back at old photos, back at old posts, etc. So here I am, back at this post. This was the first post I ever wrote and published on my blog. How ironic is it that the beginning was about the end? Want to
2105, 2018
6 Ways to Make Your Writing Pack an Emotional Punch
I’m reading a book right now that is making me feel things. This, from a writer’s perspective, is an awesome accomplishment. He, the author, has created characters that make me hurt. He has put me in scenarios that scare me, all despite it being based in a fantasy world that couldn’t possibly exist. Even so, it moves me, and carries
0705, 2018
The Benefit of Joining a Book Club, for Writers
One of the first pieces of advice you will ever receive as a writer is to read. Subconsciously, reading helps you learn to write in a variety of ways: you pick up grammar skills, you learn a variety of writing styles, you learn about story structure, character development, etc. All these are wonderful skills that every writer needs to develop.
1707, 2017
Writing Mediums
Hello everyone! This is technically a repost, but the old content was so useless (in my opinion), that there was no point in editing it or using it in any capacity. Instead, I want to pose a question, and maybe explore how some of the different tools we use to write change the way we write. Maybe multiple mediums can
2606, 2017
My Editing Technique
Hello! This is, once again, an edit and repost of an old post I had. I am beginning to realize these are less simple edits and more just flat out rewrites. You know that feeling you get when you scroll through your FaceBook feed from… I don’t know, ten years ago? It starts off all nostalgic and rose-colored, then it just
1906, 2017
3 Perks of Being a Writer
You should go out into the world and proudly proclaim that you are a writer. Why? Let’s talk about that.
2103, 2016
Writing Post | I Went to a Writing Covention and…
I have never been so well dressed in my life. As many of you know, I am still in college, though I just recently signed up for graduation in December (yay!), and being in college I’ve had the opportunity to join the English Honor Society: Sigma Tau Delta. This offers a wide range of opportunities for all college writers, and I definitely recommend joining if one ever has the opportunity to do so. One perk that I took full advantage of was being able to submit a piece to the national convention, which means I would get a chance to travel out of state, attend a literary convention, and present my piece in front of all my peers and colleagues for my college. Needless to say, I was beyond pumped.
0906, 2014
Writing Post | How to Write Female and Male Characters
When I am asked this question, I like to refer back to one of my favorite picture sets of all time: But anyway, I know this is a serious question. I’ll give it a serious answer, but first let me reflect on something I’ve recently been toying with. Have you ever thought about writing something without any genders at all? Nothing