It's easy to get down on yourself when you're a writer. I remember talking about the entire process of publishing,...
On Writing
Camp NaNo: Slow and Unsteady Wins the Race.
I am a writer. I’m not a fast writer, but I am a good writer. This is a fact that I’ve held on to my entire life,...
How Much Editing is Too Much?
It is no secret that editing can be a long and arduous process for writers. Many writers find themselves trapped in an...
5 Reasons You Should Take On Camp NaNoWriMo Today
If you're like me, you enjoy writing and have a novel or two floating around in your head. I'm sure many of us have tried to write them, but when you're busy with work and family and social obligations, it can be really hard to find the time to write. Camp NaNoWriMo...
Too Many Ideas Syndrome: 9 Tips for Successfully Navigating a Novel
So you have Too Many Ideas Syndrome. I know, it's a pain in the butt, but if we're lucky it will be a lifelong affliction (I say this jokingly, it’s not necessarily a bad thing!) It's just one of those things that creative writers have to come to terms with and...
10 Ways to Overcome Writing Anxiety
I've been scared to write sometimes. It's not the first time I've felt this way, but it's always difficult to shake off. Oftentimes, when people are scared of writing they plan everything out and have their entire story ready and waiting to be written but get...
Why Writers Should Focus on Self-Expression and Not Audience Demands
Ever heard the song "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves? I know this is going to sound beyond cheesy but that’s exactly how I feel during some of my writing sessions. When I write for myself and follow my heart, not an audience or reader's demands, it feels...
The One Where I Quit Writing For A While and Lived To Tell The Tale
I’m not sure if this qualifies as a confession or an acknowledgment, but I felt like it's important to share my experience with quitting writing for a while and then coming back eventually (and by eventually, I mean right now.) Quitting writing is something that many...
The Writing Hiatus: A Comprehensive Guide to Inspire You
The writing hiatus is something you've definitely contemplated or encountered if you're an aspiring or active writer. "It's been a while since I've written anything." "I'm going to take a break from writing and focus on other things for a while." Do these phrases...
Romance Writing Tips That Will Give Your Readers Red-Hot Heart-Burn
I confess, I am a bit of a romance writer groupie. Love is in the air when I’m writing and I revel in it! It’s a double-edged sword though. While reading some of the purple prose and pretending that the perfect prince doesn’t exist (yeah right) can certainly give us...
Welcome to My Vision
Greetings to you reader! First off, thank you so much for stopping by and visiting my site. I'm so excited to be on this new journey as a fledgling author again! After a longish hiatus from the online world, and a long trial period into professionally editing and...
I Completed My Draft. What Now?
Let it soak in; that fulfillment as you take in the completed draft in front of you. You did it! Whether you slayed your draft as part of NaNoWriMo or in your own free time, you have in front of you a fully formed draft of your novel. No longer is the...