If you read my post, “Treat writing seriously,” you might be wondering how you can do just that. The thing about writing is the best way to improve at writing is to write. There's no way around if. If you don't have time to write, there's only one thing you can do—make time.  We're all… Continue reading Making Time to Write

Photo by Tim Samuel on Pexels.com There comes a point in writing when you, as the writer, can no longer effectively proofread. It might be your third draft when you've gone over it so many times that you've picked out all you can. It might be sooner on, when you're so excited by the story… Continue reading Beta Readers and Why They’re Important

Photo by Evie Shaffer on Pexels.com I miss the warmth of scented air, Like a gentle touch from the sun. I miss the wildflowers everywhere, As winter becomes undone. The Earth is stuck in her sleepy state, Wrapped in blankets of snow. I long for the time when it comes awake, And the sun returns… Continue reading Homesick for the Spring

You know when you want to read but you also don't want to read? Nothing is grabbing your interest and you just feel like you'll never read another book again? That's the reading slump. It's like writer's block but for reading, and it is very annoying. Sometimes it's caused by burnout, sometimes it's caused by the emotional ending of a… Continue reading The Reading Slump and How I Get out of It

Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels.com I was never one for short stories. Even now I find them kind of hard to get into. But I know there's value in every form of writing, and I spent a bit of time trying to hone my own short story writing skills, which made me think back… Continue reading Favorite Short Stories

Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels.com I primarily write in the fantasy genre. It's always been my comfort zone. It's what got me into reading, and ultimately, into writing in the first place. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it's the whole tea pot. So, I decided to list a few of… Continue reading My Favorite Things About the Fantasy Genre

Photo by Samir Jammal on Pexels.com Sometimes I think it's funny how many factors led to my love of writing and, ultimately, my goal of becoming a published author. When I was younger, I was bent on becoming a veterinarian. I had toy vet equipment and performed daring, life-saving operations on an array of stuffed… Continue reading How I Became a Writer

Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com I remember one night when I was feeling particularly discouraged, I flopped down onto the couch to pour out my woes to my brother. I remember feeling so afraid that when I finally plucked the courage to send my book out into the world, it wouldn't do well. It… Continue reading Accidental Writing Advice