Writing/Author Tips

Betrayal has been a fairly common theme in writing, and when written well, it can be a real gut-punch for both the characters and the readers. If you're planning for your character to turn their backs on their friends, here's how you can write an emotional and compelling betrayal.

How to make a media kit for your novel, what you should have in a book media kit, and the differences with an author press kit - all in one quick blog article. Includes a book media it example.

What does a good freelance portfolio look like? Here are 9 great examples, with tips to help you stand out from the freelancing crowd! #freelancewritingtips

I am a writer because I write. Duh. Right? Well, this realization didn’t come right away. It started with one that changed my life so deeply that I can only equate it with a born-again experience. First, I am a writer because I write. No one, not an agent, a publisher, a teacher, or a friend, can validate my work. I am a writer because the muse called me to create and paint scenes with words. To string words into sentences into paragraphs into chapters that activate minds into imagining a...

Building a morning routine for writers is key when it comes to finishing your novel writing projects and building a writing habit. Check out these tips!

One of the things I get asked most is how to get back into writing. There is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all answer. But I have a few ideas. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products. Original photo by Hannah […]

There are different methods of outlining a novel and no method is more correct than the other. I’m well aware that not every writer likes to outline their story beforehand, but I firmly believe that…

No matter what genre or type of story you're writing, good characters are essential! Flat, boring and stereotypical characters can break your reader's interest and immersion, so here are 6 mistakes that you should avoid when writing characters.

Conflict is the main driving force of your story, which means that much thought needs to go into crafting the perfect storm for your plot to proceed! If you need some ideas on how to spice up your story with conflict, here are 6 suggestions to get your creativity flowing.

Constant practice and writing is great for improvement, but you also run the risk of getting burnt out on writing! Writer's burnout can be a real problem and affect your mental wellbeing, so remember to practice these 6 tips to avoid it.

Every writer wants to create a world that readers will love and remember, and the key is to write a vivid setting! If you want to bring your setting to life, why not try out these 6 tips?

When it comes to writing embarrassment, there are more and better ways to depict that emotion aside from plain ol' blushing. Here's how you can a little more quirky fun to your character's bashfulness!

There are so many things that writers can do instead of writing – some of them actually useful. Although I don’t want you to get sucked into browsing Pinterest for hours and kidding yourself that it…

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