A Midweek Check-In with My Writer Self Happy Wednesday, all you Lovely Souls! I did it! What did I do? I put my phone down and left the house to get some work done. I’ve been saying I was going to start going somewhere other than the house to work on my novel — or... Continue Reading →
✨Whispers, Feathers, and Familiar Scents – The Language of the Universe 🪶
Happy Sunday! Have you ever asked for signs?A sign you’re with the right person.A sign you need to quit your job or change your career.A sign to move across the globe.A sign that you—or a loved one—will make it through an illness, or worse.Just a simple sign that you’re on the right path in life.... Continue Reading →
Midway Milestones and Manuscript Moves
Today, I printed out all the pages of my book that are completed so far.I still have several chapters left to write, but I wanted to get a head start on editing. Yes, I know—it’s considered a big writing “no-no” to edit while you’re still drafting. I’ve heard (and read) it’s better to let the... Continue Reading →
Where the Characters Lead Me: The Final Chapters 📖
Hello and Happy Mid-Week! I almost opened this post with something close to what Lady Whistledown says to greet her readers. For those who may not know, she’s a character from Netflix’s Bridgerton series. I’m a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each week’s blog. I don’t want to bore you—or repeat... Continue Reading →
Why Every Writer Needs a Beta Reader (or Five)
As an author, I’ve learned there is WAY more to being a published author than just writing. There are several rounds of editing and one of those rounds comes after your beta readers answer a list of questions. Questions like: Did the story grab your attention from the start? Why or why not? Were there... Continue Reading →
