Hello, friends! I've been doing a lot of cover design lately, so I thought it would be nice to share some tips with you. If you're like me (a college kid with very little money to spare), you don't have the finances to hire a professional to make you an awesome book cover. So you … Continue reading Tips for Designing Your Book Cover (on a Budget)
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What if My Story Takes a Lifetime to Write?
I haven't been writing much. Which is sad, because I love writing, but everything in my head right now is old. I don't have any new ideas, the Muse is mad at me 'cause I've been going to bed on time, and all my old stories are just kind of... not fresh anymore. Sometimes I … Continue reading What if My Story Takes a Lifetime to Write?
How to Write an Unforgettable Villain
Well. Spring Break is just about here, which means extra writing time! Today, I have a very fun post about my favorite type of character. If you've spent any amount of time reading fandom blogs, you know how much fans love villains. Don't ask me why; it's just a fact that we love to fangirl … Continue reading How to Write an Unforgettable Villain
4 ½ Ways to Survive NaNoWriMo as a College Student
Co-written by me and my newest MC Happy November, everyone! Seeing as I'm clearly qualified to write this post, I thought I'd share four and a half expert tips on how to survive NaNoWriMo as a college student. First off, I'd like to say I'm sorry for not updating this blog in, well... months. Adjusting … Continue reading 4 ½ Ways to Survive NaNoWriMo as a College Student
Camp NaNoWriMo Questions: Plotting vs. Pantsing
It's the age-old debate. Plotters form one side of it and pantsers form the other. The two groups of writers have gathered to hold a debate to decide which method of writing is better. There's a twist, though: the plotters have all of their arguments carefully planned, written, organized, and well-rehearsed. The pantsers haven't prepared … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo Questions: Plotting vs. Pantsing
3 Tips for Showing Character Emotion
Ah, character emotion. It's one of the hardest things to write right. It's also one of the most important. You can have a deep, complex character, a compelling, well-crafted plot, and the setting descriptions nailed down to the tiniest details. But if you can't write character emotion in a compelling way, your book will be … Continue reading 3 Tips for Showing Character Emotion
Cover Reveal: The ??? Thesaurus
I have a secret to spill! For the last month, I've been part of a Street Team for Angela and Becca at Writers Helping Writers, who are launching their new writing book on February 19th. Because they are known for showing, not telling, they decided it would be fun to keep the thesaurus book's topic … Continue reading Cover Reveal: The ??? Thesaurus
For His Glory Alone 