She’s Not Here is the worst book I’ve ever written. Not because I think so, but because a small handful of people thought so. When it comes to book reviews, people either loved it or hated it. Which brings up a great point: not everyone is going to love your book, and that’s okay! So…
If you’re seeing this video, then it means I finally finished writing the first draft of my book! Why is this a big deal? Because I’ve been working on this book since November and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to finish the first draft before I go into labor. Writing this book while…
Try out Campfire Writing: Today I’m giving you a little behind the scenes look into the new book I’m writing, as well as showing you how I’m using my favorite writing software to both outline the book as well as write it. I’ll be showing you how I use this software for character profiles, creating…
Today I'm sharing with you my basic guide to writing a novel from start to finish. We'll be talking about everything from brainstorming and outlining, to working with beta readers, hiring an editor, and preparing to self-publish your book! If you've always dreamed of writing a novel, but didn't know where to start, this is…
Only 24 hours left! Back my project on Kickstarter: It's been a long time since I've done an in-person book signing, but I finally had another book signing and it was not only fun, but a huge success! In this video, I'm sharing with you the things that worked really well and how they helped…
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The Ultimate Developmental Book Editing Checklist // You finished the first draft of your book. Or maybe you've already done a round of edits and sent the book to beta readers, or alpha readers. How do you know when you're done with developmental edits and you can move on to the next stage of editing?…
Shop my book writing merch: Why I Don't Like FANCY Writing Software// So let's talk about the unspoken problem with fancy writing software like Scrivener. While it can be great to have writing software that lets you create character profiles, timelines, and so much more, it can also be a hindrance to your writing. Though…
WRITE REALISTIC CHARACTERS – Novel Writing Character Profile // I like to think when you want to create realistic characters in your novel it comes down to four things: a character that is relatable, quirky, has clear motives, and is imperfect. Today we'll be going into detail of how to make sure your character possesses…