Publishing for the first time in this thrilling and nerve-wracking experience all at the same time.No matter how prepared you think you are for it as a first-time author, it isn’t until you’re publish...
How writers grow into their writing style
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Every writer is remembered in some way, and I believe it has to do with their writing style.Your writing style is just like having a signature.A signature is unique to the person, right?I have to beli...
As an indie author, building a brand is difficult.Setting yourself up for successIf you had the possibility to build a foundation that would draw in your audience, would you build it?Many authors don'...
A Fleeting Moment
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Once in a while, we each have those moments when it hits us, and often smack dab in the face.An unexpected changeWhen the pandemic hit, my little family was fortunate.My husband was able to work from...
Engaging on Twitter
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So many people focus on the number of followers they have on Twitter but lack the engagement benefit Twitter provides.Focus on engaging, not growingYes, I’ll admit, the number of followers is importan...
Why we write every day
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If you aren't writing every single day, you are missing out on a great opportunity.When we break it downTaking the time to write every day opens up numerous opportunities. If you wake up only to reali...
Writers Need to be Readers
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"Read a thousand books and your words will flow like a river."- Virginia Woolf.I admit, since I became a writer, I write more than I read these days.How terrible is that? I have all these ideas in my...
Querying Fatigue
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If you're a writer, chances are you know all about querying fatigue.The sad truthDespite your characters, amazing storyline, and your writing style, it's all up to chance in the querying world.After r...
No Writer is the Same
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I've said this before and I will say it again. Every writer has their own experiences. Every writer has their own journey. Every writer has their own style... The theme here is, no writer is the same....
Guest Blogger: E. M. Blake
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The Epic Adventure of Writing – Exploring Unchartered WatersInternet users worldwide on average spend 145 minutes per day on social media. It is estimated people read 12 books a year. Photographs and...
The Dream of Being a Writer
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Whatever the reason it was that caused you to become a writer, something occurred to create this drive within you. What I have come to understand in the seven years or so I have been part of the writi...
Countless writers find themselves ready to place their thoughts and stories on paper at some point in their lives. They are ready to start captivating an audience, whoever that may be.No matter the go...
What is your writing style?
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Have you ever considered your writing style? Up until recently, I hadn't really considered my own to be honest.What do I mean by what is your writing style?Well, what is it about your writing that mak...
Review: Hunters: The Ballad of the Songbird
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I finally have the chance to get my review for Jon Ford's debut novel, Hunters: The Ballad of the Songbird. What a ride that read was! Here is what it's about.Hunters: The Ballad of the SongbirdWelcom...
The Drive to Write
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I've heard so many writers in the writing community talk about hitting the waypoint of uncertainty. A point in their writing career where they wonder if they should keep going. Every time I see this,...
Think back to the previous day, week, or month. How many words did you put down on paper? If you have to really think about it or you feel guilty about how your progress has been, now is the time to r...