Writing Advice

What to expect when working with a freelance editor

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to working with a freelance editor. How do you make sure you get the most out it?

You Didn't Grow Up With Trains

No experience is universal and that’s what makes the world as diverse and exciting as our bookshelves should be.

Leveraging Stereotypes and Developing Shorthand to Reveal Character Traits and Relationships

How can we use some light pre-planning to ensure a more well-rounded, realistic view of your world and web of relationships? Come see!

Plotting for Pantsers - The Reverse Outline

Reverse Outlines are a great way to revise for writers who are intimidated by outlines and prefer to "write by the seat of their pants".

How to Get (Traditionally) Published

Welcome to 2019, everybody! I know a lot of people want this to be the year they finally get published. That’s a great goal! I get a lot...

Do I Really Need A Social Media Presence?

This is our first guest post by our very own Marketing Guru Sarah Sambles. Make sure you check her out at her website linked after the...

How to Find the Time to Write

One of the most common question asked at the socials is how to find the time to write. It’s hard! Most of us have a full-time job or...

How to Conquer Writer's Block

I have a secret. Writer’s Block doesn’t exist. Sorry to have to break it to you. Honestly, I’m being a bit flippant. Of course Writer’s...

How I Get My Drafts Done on Time

All writers have their “process” and I’m no different. When I’m drafting, having a deadline is what works for me, and I’m usually pretty...

There's No One Way to Write

At the mixers, a question that comes up a lot is, “How exactly do you do this writing thing?” And queue the avalanche of “shoulds” and...