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The Ultimate Guide to Editorial Assessment Services for Indie Authors
Are you an indie author, or a new writer wanting to strengthen your novel? An editorial assessment will fix errors in your manuscript while guiding you to the next editing phase. This is an indie author’s ultimate guide to editorial assessment services.
How to Be a Confident Writer
Overcoming self-doubt as a writer can be an everyday challenge, but these five tips will help you gain the confidence you need to finish your book. In this post, we will show you how to be a confident writer. Ready to write?
A Reader’s Guide: 5 Tips for Listening To Audiobooks
In this reader's guide, I’m going to share my top five tips for listening to audiobooks that will enrich your experience. Take these hacks to your next reading session.
5 Benefits of Outlining Your Novel
As a former pantser, I believe every writer needs a structure to tell a cohesive story. The outline doesn't have to be detailed or long, but it needs to give enough for you to sculpt a path forward. These are the five benefits of outlining your novel (especially as a pantser).
3 books every writer must read
Reading naturally augments our writing abilities. For generations, writers didn’t have prompts, guides, or classes— they had books. They immersed themselves in prose and found their voice through the reading process. This article explores why now, as much as ever, writers need to be keen readers. And I’ll offer you three books every writer must read.
Writing in Future Tense
The future tense is the least used out there; more often than not, it's only used in segments of writing, rather than a whole novel. In this article you will see why writing in future tense may be powerful for your book, or if you should stay away. We're covering it all.
Writing in Present Tense
Still stuck trying to choose the right tense for your novel? This is the second installment in the tenses series where we guide you to the perfect fit for your novel. In this post, we are examining writing in present tense.
Writing in Past Tense
Do you have a story idea that you can’t wait to share with the world, but don’t know which tense is right for your book? Don’t worry. I’ve put together an entire series so you can find the right tense for your book. Let’s start by examining writing in past tense.
How to write consistently with a full-time job
Are you tired of putting off your writing because of your 9-5? I get it. Finding time to create after a draining day of work is challenging, but it's possible. I’m sharing my best tips on how to write consistently with a full-time job.
Three Books Becoming Movies in your Future
Like many story lovers, we get stoked when studios grab the screen rights to books we adore. Having worked behind the camera, I know what it takes to bring a story to life, and it’s no small feat. Every part of a production is vital to its success. This list of books becoming movies is still in pre-production. I am nonetheless excited to hear that they're preparing for the big screen.
ARC, Alpha, and Beta Readers: A Guide for Writers
Which reader is right for your novel? In this guide, I’m breaking down what ARC, alpha, and beta readers are, and what they provide for your novel.
3 Tips for Writer's Block
Don’t get dragged down for days or weeks from writing your story. Instead, try these 3 tips for writer’s block that are guaranteed to help get you out of your slump.
3 differences between The Tender Bar book and movie
The Tender Bar is a heartfelt story about family, will, and the power of community. Both book and movie encapsulate these themes beautifully while placing your heart in J.R. Moehringer’s world.
Five Tips for Writing Book Titles
Did you slow down your publishing process because you didn't have the right title for your book? You’re not alone. But, I'm here to help; I have a method to the madness. Read my 5 tips for writing book titles.
3 Reasons "Where the Crawdads Sing" Movie Adaptation was Excellent
It's challenging to trust that productions will accurately transform the text we love into captivating visuals while maintaining the core elements of a story. But you can bet we will buy a ticket to watch it on the big screen. I enjoyed both the book and film, and I will tell you three reasons why "Where the Crawdads Sing" movie adaptation was a true accomplishment.
Writing Descriptive Sentences
Learn the key tools for writing descriptive sentences through language and literary devices with examples from Oscar Wilde's, "The Picture of Dorian Gray."
3 Readathon Tips
24-hour readathons are exciting but draining. Read these 3 tips before embarking on the challenge.
How to Become a Writer - First Three Steps
These are the first three steps to become a writer that I feel have enhanced my own writing. Learn the fundamentals to begin your journey.
Let's Talk About Stories: Five things Anne of Green Gables taught me about writing
I give insight into what Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery taught me about writing and how to apply it to your work in progress.
3 Writing tips to stay focused on your story
Every writer struggles to stay focused. You’re not the only one. The challenge is building a habit to show up for your writing. After writing for several years, I’ve discovered a few external necessary adjustments that have evolved my process. These hacks will show you how to focus better while writing, so you’re not staring at a blinking cursor anymore.