Happy Thanksgiving! Today I have something a little different for you. Don't worry, it's short. Last year, during NaNoWriMo, I talked about a Work-in-Progress of mine that I was working on writing. Well, I'm happy to say that I've completed my first draft and a mini rewrite on that very project. So, it's time to … Continue reading My Current WIP, Outside the T.S.O. Universe.
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Finding Doom: Happy Book Birthday!!
"If my parents didn't know the true story, and I didn't know what happened, who was going to tell me?"Finding Doom, R.E. Klinzing We made it! I can't believe it's been a whole year! Hey everyone! Today is Finding Doom's book birthday! It has officially been published for a whole year! I remember when I … Continue reading Finding Doom: Happy Book Birthday!!
Why You Need A Writing Notebook and What to Put Inside It
Hello everyone! Here's a question for all you writers. Do you have a writing notebook? For those who don't know what this is, it's basically a writer's diary. It's a journal that holds just about whatever information a writer needs.To get started, what do you put inside your writing notebook? First of all, here's a … Continue reading Why You Need A Writing Notebook and What to Put Inside It
Is Writer’s Block Real?
Hey everyone! So, lots have been happening during quarantine. I've got multiple writing projects going on, and some exciting school things coming up, but today we're going to tackle writer's block! There is a lot of controversy in the writing community on whether or not writer's block is real. Some say it is, others think … Continue reading Is Writer’s Block Real?
Something to Look for When you Begin Editing: Name Changes
In a continuation of last weeks blog post, here is a behind-the-scenes look at something I face in my own editing. Name Changing. Something I don't usually notice until I go back and reread my manuscript or start editing is name changes. I've had multiple cases where a character's name got changed halfway through the … Continue reading Something to Look for When you Begin Editing: Name Changes
Naming Your Characters
"Call me Ishmael."Moby Dick, Herman Melville The name of your main character is usually one of the first things your readers will want to know. That's why it's so important. I mean, have you ever met someone who doesn't have a name? No! One of the most important things to look at when you start … Continue reading Naming Your Characters
My Home Quarantine Activities: Instagram Post
See images of my activities while stuck at home from my Instagram post: Home Quarantine Activities.
What to do When You’re Cooped up in the House.
Right now our world is experiencing something, well, not normal. The Corona virus is causing the world to put many things at a stand-still. For example: schools are being closed. The college I attend has closed campus and postponed classes. So other than my adventures in the front/backyard, I don't really have anywhere to go … Continue reading What to do When You’re Cooped up in the House.
School Visit; Kornblum Elementary School
The week of March 2nd was "Read Across America Week"! I was invited to a 'Meet the Author' and book signing at Kornblum Elementary School in L.A. I had an amazing time! I had a chance to speak with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes. In each class I talked about how and why … Continue reading School Visit; Kornblum Elementary School
What Editing Really is.
On Monday I visited Kornblum Elementary in LA and spoke to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes. I had such an amazing time! All the details about that will be shared next week! Something I shared with all the kids stuck with me though, something my editor and I talk about a lot. Most … Continue reading What Editing Really is.
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