If you don't love Anne Shirley, you've never read Anne of Green Gables. I only discovered Anne about two years ago when an actress I've been following for a long time made a wonderful audiobook of L. M. Montgomery's classic. Since then, I've been leisurely making my way through the rest of the series. My … Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Series: Uncovering the Key to Making a Long Series Enjoyable
Writing Tips
Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that self-published authors tend to cut corners—and formatting is one of the areas that commonly suffers the most. But this doesn't have to be you! If you've been around for some time, you know that I advocate for intentional and professional self-publishing. I believe that every aspect of self-publishing … Continue reading Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
Reblog: How to Use Character Actions to Develop Better Characters from Myers Fiction
http://myersfiction.com/2023/07/25/how-to-use-character-actions-to-develop-better-characters/ Y'all know how I am about characters in a story—they're one of the most integral parts of any narrative, which is why you have to spend time on your characters for your story to be successful. This post from the blog Myers Fiction is wonderfully thorough while still being easy to read, understand, and … Continue reading Reblog: How to Use Character Actions to Develop Better Characters from Myers Fiction
Reblog: Writing Effective Blog Posts – 7 Dos and 5 Don’ts to Engage Your Readers from Nin Chronicles
https://ninchronicles.com/writing-effective-blog-posts/ Funnily enough, on a blog about writing, I rarely ever talk about writing blog posts! Even after 500 posts, somehow I still just don't feel "qualified" enough to be called an official blogger... Luckily, there are tons of experts out there who know blogging inside and out! The article above from the blog Nin … Continue reading Reblog: Writing Effective Blog Posts – 7 Dos and 5 Don’ts to Engage Your Readers from Nin Chronicles
Reblog: 5 Simple Tips for Writing More by Renard Moreau
https://renardsworld.wordpress.com/2023/01/13/5-simple-tips-for-writing-more/ We all want to write more, don't we? While we always need to be careful that we don't compromise quality for the sake of quantity, it is important to figure out the environment in which we work best so that we can write more and better. This post provides a few great ideas for … Continue reading Reblog: 5 Simple Tips for Writing More by Renard Moreau
Writing Lessons Learned from Counselling at Youth Camp
If you start to wonder why my posts are late or short this week, I've got a pretty good excuse. Several, in fact. But the one I'll share is that recently, I was at a summer camp with my church's youth group. Now I have your pity, right? Actually, it was a great trip. I … Continue reading Writing Lessons Learned from Counselling at Youth Camp
The 5 Best Free Websites for Learning about Self-Publishing
So, you want to self-publish? Personally, I think you’ve made a good choice. But to reap the benefits of self-publishing, you first need to put in the work. And to put in the work, you need to know what you’re doing. Luckily, you’re not alone! There are millions of people who have gone before you—some … Continue reading The 5 Best Free Websites for Learning about Self-Publishing
Reblog: 45 Writing Tips to Help Get New Writers Started by The Ghost Writers
http://theghostwriters.org/2023/05/12/45-writing-tips-to-help-you-get-new-writers-started/ New writer? No worries—The Ghost Writers has you covered! I've been discovering so many awesome writing blogs recently, and this is one of them. Just look at this post, with 45 short but powerful writing tips! I'm not sure if I've ever seen so many practical, relevant, and realistic writing tips all packed into … Continue reading Reblog: 45 Writing Tips to Help Get New Writers Started by The Ghost Writers
Improving Classic Stories through Adaptations: The Case of Peter Pan
We're all suckers for classic stories. Fairytales and folktales hold a special place in our hearts, whether it has to do with nostalgia or just plain ol' good storytelling. But have you ever gone back to read a story you loved as a child and thought, "Hmm...this isn't quite as good as I remember"? For … Continue reading Improving Classic Stories through Adaptations: The Case of Peter Pan
The Hallmarks of a Good Writing Spot
Sometimes, to get a good writing session in, you just need to get out of the house. Being in a different space can spark just the right kind of creativity, but it can also create enough distractions to detract from your focus. So how do you find the balance? How do you know if settling … Continue reading The Hallmarks of a Good Writing Spot
The Story Canvas 