#writing

Nine Years and Counting

Nine years ago, I had the realization that I, despite previously believing otherwise, had the capacity to write a book. A novel, a...

Making Time

I think I’m stuck in a rut. The past few weeks have been particularly trying for me. Because even though school is finally back in...

So Many Ideas, So Little Time

Back in September of 2012, when I was still a newbie writer, I typed “The End” on my first ever first draft. I immediately sent it to a...

2018 Reflections, 2019 Resolutions

Hey y’all. It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Happy New Year! As some of you may know if you’ve been following me for a while, instead of...

But What Do They WANT?

Hey guys! I’ve been thinking a lot about character motivation lately. This was brought on by a couple of books I was reading...

Light A Fire

HEY BLOGGER! Does anyone still read blogs anymore? Who knows. But I figure this is as good a place as any to update the world on the...

2016 Thoughts, 2017 Goals

Y’know, some people can multitask in life, and some people can’t. I see people in publishing doing so many things at once–reading slush,...

"Fight Your Way Through"

A few years ago, I posted an April Fools joke on here that I’d signed with an agent. Well guess what?! No, I still don’t have an agent....

Meet Your Hero

I’ve heard people say, “Never meet your heroes, you’ll only be disappointed.” Today I’m glad I didn’t take that advice. Last night I was...