Does anyone else like to snack as they write, or is that just me? If you’re one of those ravenous writers, chances are you've had some great snacks while you're writing and you've had others that have spilled all over you and your keyboard. It's okay, it happens to everyone. But it doesn't have to! … Continue reading 10 Best Snacks for Writing Sessions
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Reblog: 7 Ways to Find Telling in Your Writing by First Edition Design Publishing
...I’ve since discovered that it’s almost impossible to see Telling in your own writing just by reading. The story you’re sharing is alive in your mind, playing like a movie, with every detail available to your brain, from the pink sky your characters stand under in your scene, to the low hum of traffic in the distance. … Continue reading Reblog: 7 Ways to Find Telling in Your Writing by First Edition Design Publishing
Our Snow – A fantasy flash fiction story
No. 30/100 flash fiction stories Bela Thornfield stared out her window, longing to be anywhere else. No, not just anywhere else, but North, where—according to her elven penpal—the fields were covered with glorious white snow. Here at the Southern Ridge, everything was just…green. And brown. “Can’t you do something about it?” she’d asked Grandpa Rabick. … Continue reading Our Snow – A fantasy flash fiction story
Feeling Down About Your Writing? You’re Not Alone!
Happy Monday! Starting today, you'll not only see motivation in my Monday posts, but also a writing prompt you can use throughout the week. This week's writing prompt: Snow. The point is to think outside the box for this one; I'd love to see something totally unique and unexpected. If you write a story based … Continue reading Feeling Down About Your Writing? You’re Not Alone!
Announcing My 2023 Writing Projects: New Year Spectacular Finale!
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! After giving this year a lot of thought, I decided that I’m going to go all out in 2023. My goal is to publish three books, write two major short stories, edit and pursue traditional publication for Project Pea, finish a video game script, and begin a … Continue reading Announcing My 2023 Writing Projects: New Year Spectacular Finale!
Newsletter News: New Year Spectacular Part 4!
At the end of every blog post, I have a little message (actually two, but I’m talking about one in particular). If you’re surprised by that, I don’t blame you—you’re here to read the posts, and your time is valuable! But this little message is very important because it provides the link to subscribe to … Continue reading Newsletter News: New Year Spectacular Part 4!
Book Giveaways and Blog Updates: New Year Spectacular Part 1!
Happy New Year! I'm so excited to begin this brand new year with all of you! After taking lots of time to consider my goals last month, I came up with an action-packed plan for 2023. I hope you're ready, because this week is going to be filled with some spectacular announcements! Book Giveaway To … Continue reading Book Giveaways and Blog Updates: New Year Spectacular Part 1!
Stay Tuned for AWESOMENESS!
Change, my dear. And it seems not a moment too soon.The Sixth Doctor Are you ready for 2023? I know I am! (I say that now...) I hope you are ready, because on Monday, January 2nd, I'm starting a week of blog posts that will blow your mind as I share with you my plans … Continue reading Stay Tuned for AWESOMENESS!
Resource: How to Write a Catchy Back Cover Blurb That Sells from MasterClass
Once a reader sees a book cover design and thinks the book title is intriguing, what’s next? What helps them decide if they want to make the purchase? They might flip to the back of your book or to the dust jacket and read the blurb. Book blurbs are an oft-overlooked part of a writer’s … Continue reading Resource: How to Write a Catchy Back Cover Blurb That Sells from MasterClass
Yes, Settings Do Matter: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 7
Welcome to my ten-part series where we’ll be going through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ll pound out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is more detailed on … Continue reading Yes, Settings Do Matter: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 7
The Story Canvas 