The writing life can be stressful sometimes, heck, life can be stressful! You can be feeling stuck in your story, lose motivation. Life happens and your writing is put on the back burner. That's ok! I just have to remind myself that hey, I can do this! Look how far I've come already! I have … Continue reading When the Writing Life Gets Stressful: A Little Bit of Motivation.
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How to Have Time for School AND Writing.
With the new semester starting I know it can be difficult finding time to write. Everyone is worried about school. Time for vacation is over and it's time to get back to work. When can you find time to write? Here's the thing. Time has to be made, not found. It's important for everyone to … Continue reading How to Have Time for School AND Writing.
7 Things to Have When You Sit Down to Write.
You are ready to enter into your next writing session, but find yourself continuously getting up to grab something else. Say no more! Here is my list of 7 things to have when you sit down to write. A comfortable place to sit. If you can't sit still, you won't be able to focus.A computer. … Continue reading 7 Things to Have When You Sit Down to Write.
Importance of a Paperback. (Upcoming Book Signing)
(Keep reading to the end for information about my first in-person event!) Every reader has their own preference, eBook vs. paperback. I have always preferred reading a paperback book. Today eBooks have become very popular and a lot more people are reading them. The problem with eBooks though, if you only sell eBooks, is you're … Continue reading Importance of a Paperback. (Upcoming Book Signing)
Your First Draft vs. Sandcastles
"I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that I can later build sandcastles."-Shannon Hale Here is one of my favorite writing quotes. I even have it hung up in my room. Starting your book can be scary. That first draft could be the most intimidating … Continue reading Your First Draft vs. Sandcastles
National Novel Writing Month!
This month is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. I am so excited! Twenty years ago, in 1999, a man named Chris Baty and a group of friends attempted to write 50,000 words during July. Let me clarify, 50,000 words each! That's a lot! Their attempt to write a whole novel in a … Continue reading National Novel Writing Month!
Rewarding Yourself
The writing process can get really stressful at times. Trust me, I know. Especially as a young writer, it can be hard to believe you can actually accomplish something. Don't ever believe that! My editor, Chelsea Fuchs, taught me the power of rewarding yourself. It can be challenging to set goals when you don't feel … Continue reading Rewarding Yourself
Outlining Your Book (and why I wish I did it)
There are two types of writers: outliners and pantsers. I'm going to share my outlining process. First, let me clarify what a pantser is. Someone explained to me that a pantser is someone who "writes by the seat of their pants." A pantser writes without an end goal to their story in mind. Their story … Continue reading Outlining Your Book (and why I wish I did it)
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