Just as book trends see certain genres fall in and out of favor, there are certain elements of books that once worked but now no longer do. One such example is the clichéd mirror look, aka when the author has the MC look in a mirror and describe themselves so the reader knows how they …
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Welcome to the March 2021 roundup! And the year continues to fly by! I can't believe we've hit the end of March already. I was busy doing lots of editing this month and will continue to do so into April—because let's face it—a writer's work is never done. I hope you've all had a safe …
If you follow me on social media, you’ll know I’ve spent the last few months editing my latest WIP. It’s book 3 in my Urban Fantasy YA series, Blackbirch, and I’m aiming to have it published in the first half of this year. I spent most of 2020 rewriting the draft I penned back in …
There are so many things to include when penning a book. Not only do you need to create relatable characters, a plot that works, and a world that is believable, but you need to fill that world with details. One thing that can be easy to overlook when it comes to details is room settings. …
Welcome to the February 2021 roundup! Is it just me, or did February fly by really fast? I know it was a short 28-day month, but it still felt quicker than that. There are a few people I follow on social media who had planned to use the 28 days to achieve goals, such as …
When you become a writer, one of the "rules" you're advised to learn is to avoid info-dumping. If you haven't heard of it before, it's when the writer bombards the reader with everything they think they should know—all at once. While you might think there's no way you do that, info-dumping is an easy trap …
If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time in the last four years, you’ll know I’m a fan of writing routines, being organized, and to-do lists! While I regularly assess and change my writing routine depending on how my life is going, if I find something that helps with the routine, I’ll …
Welcome to the January 2021 roundup! Well, nothing happened to magically change the current world situation when we ticked over into 2021, so January was pretty much the same as December (and November, October, September… you get the picture), just with less tinsel. I did take a few weeks off from writing, but as was …
When it comes to crafting a book, everyone wants something that will have the reader turning the page. While such an achievement requires a combination of factors like a good plot, excellent characters, well-flowing prose, chocolate sacrifices, and the naming rights of your firstborn to the muse (if you're willing to go that far), you …
