Thanks for showing up today even as you're stuffed full of turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and whatever else you eat at Thanksgiving! Personally, my favourite was the apple pie. I promise it's not just because I made it. . . Even if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you've had a … Continue reading Let’s Round Up the Turkeys!
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Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
It's been a weird week in Florida. I haven't seen a ray of sunshine since Saturday, the temperature has sat around the low 70s, and it's been drizzling almost constantly. I haven't seen a week like this in years! Regardless of the strange weather, we've had a productive week here on the blog—and outside of … Continue reading Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
What I Wish I’d Known before Self-Publishing
If you've written a book, you can publish it. It's a freeing statement. As an author, it makes you feel like anything is possible! You can put any piece of your imagination out there for the world to see. But self-publishing is not an easy journey. In our excitement to "get published," we often overlook … Continue reading What I Wish I’d Known before Self-Publishing
You Need to Get Out of the House—Here’s Why
What a haven of rest and security is one's own room! Margaret Wolfe Hungerford This may be true, and it's the reason why we enjoy being home so much. It's safe. We know it inside and out. We have control over what happens there. But sitting in your house all day isn't conducive to good … Continue reading You Need to Get Out of the House—Here’s Why
Unveiling a New World for Captivating Fiction
Two months ago, everything changed. After several months of learning, thinking, planning, and reworking my goals, I decided that I was going to make a shift. A very big shift. I started this blog four and a half years ago, intending to post my stories and just see what happened. Time passed, and soon enough, … Continue reading Unveiling a New World for Captivating Fiction
Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
I interrupt my normal Tuesday post to tell you that I finally opted to pay for a ticket to a free online writing conference. As I talked about a few weeks ago, free online writing conferences are happening all the time. If you haven’t already, you should start subscribing to writing websites so you can … Continue reading Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
You love to write. You think your stuff is pretty good, and you're always coming up with new ideas. You're starting to think that it would be worth looking into publishing of some sort. There's just one problem: you don’t have an agent. As I was growing up, I had a dream that one day … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
365(ish) Days of Writing: A Year of the Ups and Downs of Creativity
In between the uncertainties and fears is a place where the only thing happening is right in front of you. The only action you can take is the next one. The only moment that matters is the one you’re currently in. 365(ish) Days of Writing: A Place Called "Now" I've got a new series going, … Continue reading 365(ish) Days of Writing: A Year of the Ups and Downs of Creativity
You Can Attend Writing Conferences Every Month without Spending a Dime—Here’s How
Being a pro writer doesn't have to mean emptying out your entire savings account. As a writer who loves to learn but is also on a tight budget, I'm always on the lookout for free or cheap resources. I know I'm not the only one out there who doesn't have a spare $5k sitting around … Continue reading You Can Attend Writing Conferences Every Month without Spending a Dime—Here’s How
Yes, You Should Practise Reading Aloud. Here’s Why!
Nowadays, you can get almost anything read to you at the touch of a button. Word processors can read. Almost every book also has an audiobook. The old days of reading aloud to kids or reading with family are fading away into history. But even with the ease of AI readers and audiobooks, reading aloud … Continue reading Yes, You Should Practise Reading Aloud. Here’s Why!
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