Publishing
5 Essential Resources for Writing an Amazing Query Letter
A query letter is that crucial document I’d rather avoid writing at all costs, but I know is necessary to gain the attention of publishing agents. If you’re interested in going down the traditional publishing path, then a strong query letter is so important! You’ll...
How Writing Contests Maintained My Motivation
What were you doing in April of 2020? Working from home? Zooming friends and family on the regular? Watching all the TV shows and overeating? Me too! As an introvert, I indulged in the solitude and got back into some serious writing. Spending more time on the internet...
How to Write a Synopsis Based on the 3-Act Story Structure
You’ve completed your story and sent out queries! An agent or publishing company has asked for a synopsis of your manuscript. They wanna see if this is sellable, intriguing, something they want to go forward with. You have the dreaded job of writing that synopsis,...
How To Revise Your Novel: A 5 Step Process
Do you have the urge to procrastinate when you sit down to revise your novel? Do you feel unsure of your talents when you look back at that hot mess of a manuscript? I swear, revising a novel can be like folding laundry- calming in its own way and oh-so-satisfying...
Unveiling My Blog Vision For Creative Writers
I’ve been prepping to launch this blog for a few months now, crafting my thoughts on creative writing and the writer’s lifestyle into legible prose. I've reflected on my vision for this blog. I love what this platform could do for our community and today, I want to...
Audience Expectations: What Do Readers Want From Writers?
When I’m outlining a story, I’m first writing for myself. I’m creating this world, this story because it excites me. I want to read it! When I write and revise the story, I begin to think about my future readers and I try to predict what they want and would enjoy. I...
