Category: Writing Process
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Evolving as a Writer

Sometimes when you revisit an old project, it hits you differently than it did before, and you have to ask: “…what was I thinking?” Or the plot, characters, or style don’t interest you anymore. It doesn’t mean that this story was bad, it just might be that you have outgrown it. Just like children outgrow…
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Inspiration

Where does inspiration come from? I’m sure most creative people have wondered this at least once in their life. And I’m sure most people have their own opinion of where inspiration comes from. I used to think inspiration came almost exclusively from experiences, especially grand experiences. And as a young writer, that was terrifying since…
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Taking a Break Versus Losing Your Motivation

We all need to take breaks. Breaks are important for mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as creativity. Sometimes, we know when we need a vacation. We feel tired, burnt out, and creatively spent. And sometimes, we don’t know – we just put out pens down quietly one day and don’t pick them up…
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A New Round of Publishing Updates?! March 3rd, 2023

I have a new round of publishing updates, as I prepare to publish my next novel!
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A Reluctant Publishing Update: October 25th, 2022

Two posts in one day… and I am VERY reluctant to post this one. However, it must be done, so here we are. I must push back my publishing date ONE final time. While trying to transfer my manuscript from the software I have been using to be printed, I have been experiencing technical issues.…



