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Writing
There has always been a part of me that is drawn to writing. I used to write stories as a kid and now I get to write as often as I want, whether it is full length novels, short stories, or posts for my blog. Writing has allowed me to take control of parts of my life and create and share things that excite me! I want to share that with each of you!
Whether you write for yourself, for an audience, or want to learn more about the writing process, there is something here for you!
One of the favorite things about my job is that I have the opportunity to talk to authors and learn about their writing processes. Be sure to check out the Author Interviews and follow the blog so that you don’t miss new interviews that are coming up!
Or you can check out the Learn From the Masters series to learn more about your favorite authors and their writing lives.
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What’s the latest?
Having my writing critiqued
In this post, I reflect on what it is like to have people I trust read my writing and what I have learned from this process. Although it is hard to share something so personal, we really can learn so much from how our readers view our stories.
In the Past
Writing every day in the month of May
In this article, I reflect on what worked and what didn’t when I tried to write every day in the month of May! See what may or may not work for you and your own writing.
Banish the HOW TO articles and establish YOUR writing routine
In this post, I talk about the damages to your creativity how to articles can have. I bring up the importance of trying things until you find what is right for you and things you could try if you are stuck.
My Favorite Books about Writing
In this post, I talk about the books I have read that have transformed my writing practice. They come with exercises, tricks, and things to think about while growing as a writer.
Finishing My First Novel
In this post, I reflect on my experience writing my first novel. I talk about the method of handwriting, the struggles I encountered, and the triumphs I celebrated (like the first 100 handwritten pages!).
