How to Conquer the Fear of Failure
The fear of failure plagues many people, and writers are not exempt. We like to dream big, which is awesome, but we sometimes put too much pressure on ourselves as … Read More
What to Research When Writing Fantasy
What’s the most overlooked stage of writing fantasy? I might say character development, plot, or world-building, but I think it’s something more foundational: Research. Now, before you groan and shrink … Read More
4 Ways to Write Faster
In the spirit of NaNoWriMo, I decided to write a super practical post for you all today: four ways to write faster! There are multiple reasons why it’s beneficial to write fast. First, (obviously), … Read More
Behind the Scenes: Writing Tag
Today, I get to do something new on this blog! Yipee! I was tagged by the extraordinary Annie Hawthorne to answer a few questions about my writing process. (By the … Read More
How To Make Time to Read (When You’re Super Busy)
We all know it: Reading is important. Especially for writers. How can we become great storytellers without studying the great works of others? But we’re busy! GAH! How can we find the time … Read More
7 Tips for Killing Writer’s Block
Writer’s block. Two dreaded words for any storyteller. Yet inevitably, every one of us – at some point – faces a lack of creativity. What can we do when those … Read More