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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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creating intriguing places
In my quest to be more descriptive, I've made lots of changes to the places Luna goes. Kinda thinking that some of these places are like...
descriptive but not wordy
Spent the past couple of weeks incorporating new scenes and places into the Protectress after ideas from talking to new readers and from...
luna's recent reads
Just a quick check-in to share what I've been reading lately in the midst of lots of writing. I usually read mostly fantasy and science...
outlining your writing journey
A month ago, I hiked with my sis, her hubs and bf through the lushest trail that opened to an alpine lake. It was one of those moments...
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...
setting immersion
Took a week off from writing (but more importantly from work MOST happily) to explore beautifully magical settings in Colorado. Even...
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...
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...
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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