Last year, I received a DM from a fellow writer on Instagram asking if I was looking for a critique partner. The timing turned out to be perfect because I was in need of one, and since then, her friendship and keen insight have been invaluable to me. I couldn't think of a better person to write a ... 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
How to Use Genre Tropes to Strengthen Your Writing (and Sell Your Book)
Understanding genre tropes and how to use them is one of the secrets to great storytelling. As lovers of fiction, we naturally pick up on them without even realizing it but taking the time to study them and use them more intentionally will elevate your writing even further. They'll help you set ... 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
5 Ways to Feel Connected to Your Story
To tell a truly compelling story readers will connect with, we as the writers first have to feel that connection. Sometimes, this comes effortlessly, but writing a book is a long process ─ as they say, writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint ─ so there is likely to be moments during the ... READ the POST
Romance Lovers Instagram Story Templates
If you love to read romance novels, then these Instagram story templates are for you. I've created 10 IG story templates for romance lovers to share your favorite and current reads, preferences, opinions, fictional crushes, and more. I hope you enjoy them! You can also find them in my ... READ the POST
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