Have you explored different forms of writing? Tried poetry? Put words down in an essay? How about drawing comics? It's easy to overlook comics as a writing form, but it's one of the simplest - and most fun - out there. Yes, even if you think you can't draw!
Month: October 2023
Review of SCARLET WITCH: THE LAST DOOR
Book 52 of 75 for 2023 Goodreads Challenge: SCARLET WITCH: THE LAST DOOR
Review of Megan Shepherd’s THE GAUNTLET
Book 51 of 75 for 2023 Goodreads Challenge: Megan Shepherd's THE GAUNTLET
Swimming as the New Brainstorming Session
Physical activity is important for writers. But sometimes your daily exercise uses too much brain power to get any writing done. Swimming is the perfect compromise: a full aerobic workout with nothing but time on your hands to get lost in your brain!
Review of Rachel Smythe’s LORE OLYMPUS: VOLUME FIVE
Book 50 of 75 for 2023 Goodreads Challenge: Rachel Smythe's LORE OLYMPUS: VOLUME FIVE
Review of Megan Shepherd’s THE HUNT
Book 49 of 75 for 2023 Goodreads Challenge: Megan Shepherd's THE HUNT
Hook, Line, and Sinker: Getting an Editor’s Attention
You've probably heard plenty of querying authors discuss a hook: the one-sentence summary of their plot. And you DO need one to catch an editor's eye. But you actually need to consider writing your hook BEFORE you finish that novel. WAY BEFORE. Say, before you start Chapter One.
Substack: The Other (Monetary) Writers’ Platform
Writers like getting their voice out there. But traditional publication isn't always an option. And blogs? Well, are they or aren't they dying? So what other options do you have? For plenty of writers, Substack has filled the gap - particularly because of the option to set up subscriptions.
Review of Megan Shepherd’s THE CAGE
Book 48 of 75 for 2023 Goodreads Challenge: Megan Shepherd's THE CAGE
Meet Clea: The High-Energy Social Butterfly
Meet Clea! She's the newest member of the family - and boy, is she a handful! Easily more energy than Tonks or Ekko, and quite the social buttefly!