If you’ve already watched Netflix’s new TV series Heartstopper three times since it came out a couple months ago, don’t worry: I’ve got some book recs that will help fill the void until season two! Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Okay, obviously, if you haven’t read the graphic novels that the TV show is based on,Continue reading “5 Books To Read if You Loved Netflix’s Heartstopper”
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Advice on Writing from Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning fantasy writer
If you haven’t read anything by Rebecca Roanhorse, you are missing out. Roanhorse is a New York Times-bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy, and her work has received Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards. Her book Black Sun is one of the best fantasy books I’ve read in a while, so when I had the chanceContinue reading “Advice on Writing from Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning fantasy writer”
How To Stay Sane While Querying Your Manuscript
If you want to be traditionally published, you have to get an agent somehow. For the majority of writers, that means querying literary agents. Once you sign with an agent, they will be your champion: helping to make sure your book is as good as it can get, selling it to editors at publishing houses,Continue reading “How To Stay Sane While Querying Your Manuscript”
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How To Use Notion to Organize Your Writing
If you’ve ever lost track of a great plot idea or the perfect solution to that plot hole because you either didn’t write it down, or wrote it down on some random piece of paper that is somewhere in your house, car, or recycling bin, don’t worry: You’re not alone. And there is a betterContinue reading “How To Use Notion to Organize Your Writing”
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The Best Books from 2021
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that 2021 was a HARD year. BUT, there were good moments – including plenty of great books! Here are my favorite reads that helped get me through the last year. Heads up – I’m an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that when you use the links inContinue reading “The Best Books from 2021”
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How to Use Notion to Organize Your Reading (including a free template!)
A new year is only a few weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, it means you’re in full “how do I better organize my whole life” mode! Or maybe you’re reading this later and just looking for some ideas of how to organize the books you read. Either way, I’ve got you covered!Continue reading “How to Use Notion to Organize Your Reading (including a free template!)”
PitchWars, historical veganism, and chaotic research: An Interview with Carly Heath, YA Historical Fiction Author
Something about fall means “historical fiction” to me, so when I found out about The Reckless Kind, a YA historical fiction novel featuring characters who are both queer and disabled and also love horses, I was immediately excited! The author, Carly Heath, was kind enough to answer some questions over email, and I can’t waitContinue reading “PitchWars, historical veganism, and chaotic research: An Interview with Carly Heath, YA Historical Fiction Author”
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How to Promote Your Book for Free: Self-Publishing Guide for Beginners (Part 5)
So you’ve got a book. It’s written to genre expectations and it’s edited. Now for the biggest question: how do you actually get people to buy it?
Focusing on Priorities (a blog update)
Phew! It feels like forever since I announced I’d be going on a hiatus. This summer has been a full one, with both good and hard things taking up my time. About a month ago, I had the day off and went to a nearby art museum, both to see the exhibits of course, butContinue reading “Focusing on Priorities (a blog update)”
Let’s Talk About Burnout
At the start of 2019, an article on burnout by the inimitable Anne Helen Peterson went viral. As a product of my thoughts on that discussion, I wrote two connected articles focused on burnout for creative people: one on the causes and how to identify it, and another on how to cure it. Sometimes, IContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Burnout”