You’ve put in so much work into your manuscript. Edits, print outs, and everything in between. Now you’re ready for the next step. One that feels so satisfying. The proof copy. So what is a proof copy? Where do you get one? Let me explain. What is a Proof Copy? Think of all the times…
The concept of fictional verse is nothing new. I actually learned about it for the first time in the early 2010s with the book What My Mother Doesn’t Know by Sonya Sones. The way the story could be told in such few words captivated me. I didn’t know then, but this writing style would become…
It’s a new year but we are still writing, developing characters, fixing plot holes. We are writers and that will never change. I’ve seen a lot lately that people have been struggling with character development. The truth is I have too. But I’ve put in a ton of effort into figuring out methods to develop…
You’re ready to start the editing process for your book, but have no idea where to start. You look into different editors and they all have different services to offer. I’m here to break it down for you so you can figure out the editing services you will need through the various editing stages. Whether…
You are ready to start planning out your book. Unless you’re a pantser like I used to be. If you’re not a pantser, then you’re probably overwhelmed by the various ways you can plan out your book. As I’m in the midst of planning the sequel to my upcoming release, Speaking the Truth of Family,…
As a writer in this busy world, it is great to have writing apps that are with you at all times. That way when you have an idea for your WIP you can open the app with your ideas. Instead of having notes all over the place, you can use these writing apps to help…
Audiobooks are one of the popular forms of reading today. You can listen to your favorite book anywhere and from any device. So as a self-published or indie author, why not enter one more option for readers to get your book? As I anxiously await the audiobook for my debut novel, Not Like Everyone Else,…
You’re in the middle of writing your story. Or maybe you’re on your second or third draft of your pesky WIP. Now you’re asking yourself what is your story missing. Maybe you’re even asking yourself if you should keep going. That’s where a critique partner comes into the picture. Finding yourself in a difficult situation…
You’ve decided to write a book, you make a round or two of edits, then what? You have to decide how you want to published this book you’ve worked so hard on. But what is the best way for you to get your work out into the world, traditional publishing or indie publishing? I realized…
You’ve joined the writing community because you’re writing, have written, or want to write. Well, let me welcome you! We have a great community here! Now, you’ve been seeing posts and interacting with people that are using writing acronyms you’ve never seen before. It can be overwhelming joining a community and not understanding the jargon…