Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I thought I’d share a little horror short that I wrote a while ago and couldn’t decide what to do with. I hope you enjoy it! Second Death He felt the spark… Read More ›
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m sharing another poem with you today, and I hope you enjoy it. A Letter to My Younger Self I won’t tell you which road to take,Or where your heart should go,Because the person writing thisStill doesn’t bloody know. I won’t say, “Don’t be so… Read More ›
How to Know When a Scene is Actually Finished
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking about scenes, and specifically, how to know a scene is ‘done’ or if it still needs work. How to Know When a Scene is Actually Finished I used to think a scene was finished… Read More ›
What a Beat Sheet Actually Is (And Why It’s Worth Doing Before You Draft)
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking about beat sheets and looking at what they are and why they’re useful. What a Beat Sheet Actually Is (And Why It’s Worth Doing Before You Draft) If you’ve hung around writing advice for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen… Read More ›
Why You Should Try Writing by Hand
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the benefits of using that olden-day writing tool, the human hand. So, without further preamble, let’s jump in. Why You Should Try Writing by Hand If you’ve ever sat in… Read More ›
Do All Writers Need Agents?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m looking at whether or not all writers need agents. So, with that in mind… Do All Writers Need Agents? As a writer, the question of whether or not to hire an… Read More ›
Is there a Place for Melodrama in Fiction?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring melodrama! Let’s jump in! Is There a Place for Melodrama in Fiction? Most people have encountered melodrama at some point in their lives. Whether it was a book, movie, play, or television show, melodrama has been… Read More ›
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: My Life in Photos or GIFs
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find… Read More ›
Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining that age-old writerly problem of starting over again and again. So, let’s jump in! Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel You sit down. You’re excited. This time it’s different. You open your draft, and you’re certain you know what you’redoing now. You rewrite… Read More ›
Plot Holes: How to Spot, Prevent, and Patch Them
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking plot holes. I’m examining what they are, why they occur, and how you can address them when they inevitably do. So, without further ado, let’s explore! Plot Holes: How to Spot, Prevent, and Patch Them Few things pull… Read More ›
