We all face it at one point or another. If you're a seasoned writer, chances are you've come face-to-face with writer's block many times already. If you're new to the writing game, you might be dreading this monster you've heard so much about. Writer's block is the most common obstacle writers face, after all. Not … Continue reading Unconventional Approaches to Overcoming Writer’s Block (That Actually Work!)
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Here’s Your Free Pass to a World of Endless Indie Books
How often do you read indie? As an indie author myself, I wanted to make a commitment to read more indie books. Unfortunately, I've found it's a bit more difficult to find indie books that suit my tastes because quality greatly varies. Even books that have many five-star reviews sometimes turn out to be an … Continue reading Here’s Your Free Pass to a World of Endless Indie Books
Do You Need to Escape the Plot Forest?
I think all writers can agree that plots are tricky. You plan them one way and they veer another, or you don't even know how to plan them out in the first place. Whatever the case, plot stumps us all at one point or another. That's why I'm so thrilled about the Escape the Plot … Continue reading Do You Need to Escape the Plot Forest?
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!
Writing Prompts to Get You and Your Readers in the Mood for Fall
What could be better than a story that puts you in the mood for the season? Fall is the favourite season of many, and for good reason. Crisp leaves, cool air, warm colour palettes, and the almighty pumpkin flavours combined with savoury-sweet spices are hard not to like. In some places, like where I live … Continue reading Writing Prompts to Get You and Your Readers in the Mood for Fall
Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
Some of the most memorable and lasting stories fall into the speculative fiction genre. Spec fiction lends itself to extensive and immersive series that captivate all kinds of audiences. Fantastical and out-of-this-world elements stick in your mind, and the incredible powers that the characters possess and face make your heart start pumping. Star Wars. Harry … Continue reading Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
The Key to Creating Memorable Characters: Lessons from a Fan Favourite
If you want to take your story from good to great, you need to get serious about creating memorable characters. No matter what genre of fiction you write, good characters are key to your story's success. It can be the one thing that elevates your book, movie, or game from "pretty good" to cult classic. … Continue reading The Key to Creating Memorable Characters: Lessons from a Fan Favourite
Why You Should Be Writing Short Stories (And How to Do It Right!)
You want to write better. You want to publish a book. You want to make money with your writing. It all starts with short stories. Many of the self-published authors I’ve worked with had a book idea, wrote it, and wanted to publish it. This is great—except that most of these people had never written … Continue reading Why You Should Be Writing Short Stories (And How to Do It Right!)
The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
It's Thursday, and usually that means I bring you a great post from another blog or website. Don't worry—reblogs aren't going away, but today, I want to introduce you to something special. My reblog posts are a great way for both me and you to discover new writing blogs. But there are some resources that … Continue reading The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
The Story Canvas 