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Title: Still not convinced these work
Subtitle: Beatrix Bobbit is infinitely better than a video but the Bobbits would make a delightful show.
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incorporating feedback
This weekend, my bf and I took a private handstand class where we got feedback and learned new tips for how to improve our hand...
getting into writing sprints
Unlike actual running, writing sprints is something that intrigues me. If it means I can train myself to be a faster, more efficient and...
how to stay enchanted
It's totally natural that you get annoyed with and exhausted by characters in your book or even your book itself, right?! Sorry Luna it's...
structuring a series of books
Whilst book one of Luna's story is in the midst of reader surveys and feedback, I've been taking a break by writing Beatrix Bobbit...
beatrix bobbit back to school
Beatrix Bobbit was home from Witch Camp, and none to thrilled to be back. The main problem was that she was home because summer was...
luna, beatrix bobbit & co
In the not so distant past, the world was ENRAPTURED with quizzes that would proclaim your Hogwarts House, if you were a Carrie,...
beatrix bobbit at witch camp
In the midst of Luna edits (and dreaming about vacation), I wanted to check-in with Beatrix Bobbit at Witch Camp. What's she up to? What...
know your characters
We all have favorite characters we'd love to meet even though they only exist on a page and in our heads. And, what do all these favorite...
publishing your book
If publishing sounds way more daunting than writing...then I 1000% agree. This hasn't been something I've considered in detail until...
the reality of stories
Why do you read? Seriously, think about it. I'll wait. So will Luna, she's notoriously good at waiting after waiting nearly sixteen years...
beatrix bobbit goes to witch camp
Now that Luna is in a pretty good place (actually SHE'S not but her story is, sorry Luna!), I felt inspired to delve back into Beatrix...
on the edge of reader feedback
It's (almost) time to hand Luna and The Protectress of the Silvis (/The Protectress: Queen of Shadows or TBD title) over to readers for...
the importance of voice
Breaking from my regular schedule here. I love talking about writing and all the joys that writing brings. One of the most wonderful...
writing an intriguing hook
What everyone says is so PAINFULLY true. Writing a one sentence summary for your book is way more difficult than the actual book writing....
big picture edits
Finished up the reading exercise, and am onto possibly the last edits before handing the book over to other readers. And, I am so glad I...
the wonder of words
I love to read (shocking! not). I was definitely the kid that stayed up past my bedtime with a flashlight under a blanket to finish a...
write a catchy title
Don't judge a book by its cover is all well-intentioned. But, I am kinda turned off by blindly choosing books with titles that have no...
writing dialogue
"Dialogue is super important," she said with a yawn. But, truthfully, dialogue is so important. It can reveal so much about your...
reading your book as a reader
So you've written a book. And you've read it through so many times you basically dream as your main character (Luna's dreams are more...
pro prologues
Let's talk about prologues. I added one at the beginning of draft three, realizing that I needed to share an event from Luna's early...
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