Today, I'm excited to feature my first ever guest post on the blog by a wonderful writer I met on Instagram. Ashton is a copywriter working on her debut novel who always shares encouraging insight into her journey on her feed and has recently launched her own blog, Writefully Yours. Her post ... READ the POST
How to Find Momentum When Writing a First Draft
Last week, I finished the first draft of the novel I've been working on. Though I've finished short stories, this is the first full first draft of a novel I've ever completed (teenage fan fiction not included 😅). One of the most challenging parts of setting out to finish the first draft in just ... READ the POST
How to Win at the Mental Game of Writing
Writing can feel like magic sometimes. It can be an exhilarating, even euphoric experience. But more often than not, it's hard work. One of the most challenging parts of writing a novel (or anything else) is the mental game. Fear and self-doubt go hand-in-hand with the writing process, as just ... READ the POST
6 Tips for Dealing with Plot Holes When Writing a Novel
Plot holes: they're the things every writer dreads but will inevitably run into in the process of writing a novel. They're a necessary evil on the journey to weaving a complex, interesting piece of fiction. It's easy to want to fall into a pit of despair when you discover the plot hole that seems ... READ the POST