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“Ender’s Game” Book Review
Some different covers for Ender’s Game, which originally came out in 1985. I finished Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card this week. As I did with The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, here is my...
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The Importance of Connection
Since the dawn of time, writers have been hunched over something, whether it be a desk or a laptop. If it were up to writers, the world would consist of no school and no socialization. People would...
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5 Ways Technology Helps Your Writing
I know what you’re thinking. “Technology has fried our brains, and we should, as writers, just go back to the good ole’ quill and ink method.” Honestly, if I had been born in that age, I probably...
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Toughen up
As writers, our endurance is everything. The long hours, the tireless nagging in your mind to write, the countless opinions–they all shape you as a writer. And you can either buckle under the pressure...
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How Important is Pinterest?
A picture for The Reformation Trilogy, my book series. If you’re not one of the thousands who’ve joined the addicting world of Pinterest, I’ll explain the concept in a very simplistic way: It’s a place...
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The Opening Line
The stage is set. You’ve researched for hours or maybe weeks. You have a Microsoft document full of character backgrounds and your chapters are planned thoroughly (or loosely). Now, you’ve cranked up...
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How to Spend National Writing Month (If You’re Not Doing NaNoWriMo)
My character, Anastasia Knight. Well, Halloween has passed and November has come. You know what that means. Now, don’t jump the messenger. You may be thinking, “What writer doesn’t do NaNoWriMo?!”...
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The Most Important Thing When Writing a Novel (Yes, the Most Important!)
Did you ever think there was such a thing? When I think of setting out to write a novel, I think of these things: Plot, Characters, Planning, Long Hours, Pinterest Board, Passion, Endurance, Drawing...
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Your Books are Wandering Over Yonder… What do You do?
You may be confused by the title of this post. “Yonder?” what does that even mean? Yonder means… A far distance. What I mean by “Your Books are Wandering Over Yonder,” is that your book is going off...
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The Significance of Sidekicks
I’ve written about protagonists and villains. Well, now it’s time to give sidekicks the spotlight. Sidekicks are what drive your main character to do better… or they can be the ones to destroy...
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That Dreaded Blank Page
Every new page presents the stark whiteness of a canvas. Whether you write on a document or on paper, it’s there. It’s staring at you like a predator, and your its prey. You can either write or not...
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And They Lived Happily Ever After?
You’ve written thousands of words and proofread those words more times than you can count. You’ve invested yourself in these characters for months and months. Now, it’s time to let them go. However,...
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How to Start Your Writing in 2014 the RIGHT Way!
First of all, I want to wish all of my viewers and followers a Merry Christmas! The holidays are upon us. I hope you’ve been able to squeeze in some writing between the family gatherings and cooking....
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You Can Design Your Own Cover, Too!
Until I become a published author, I’m going to draw my own book covers. I mean, why not? I’m not paying anyone to do it for me right now. There’s an art to it, however. Not just anyone can do it....
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Do You REALLY Know Your Characters?
It’s a good question, isn’t it? Do you really know your character? I feel like I know some of my characters inside and out, but I guess there’s only one way to find out. I’ve never been one of those...
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Social Media for Writers
*Cringe* ^^^^^ This might be the reaction of some writers reading the title of this post. Many writers dislike–even fear–diving into the world of social media. I’ve talked about how Technology Helps...
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Wuthering Heights: A Ghost Chapter and Review
I recently finished Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte for a class. While reading it, I had to compose a “ghost chapter.” What I mean is, I wrote a chapter about something in that novel (perhaps a...
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How to Write Dreams and Flashbacks in Your Novel
I have always used dreams and flashbacks in my novels. Dreams are more like things your character sees when sleeping and can be confusing/bizarre. On the other hand, flashbacks are visions from the...
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What Makes a GREAT Read?
Notice I didn’t title this post “What Makes a Good Read?” I’ve read plenty of good books. I mean page-turning, cliff-hanging, nail-biting, eye-burning books. The kind that keeps you up at night. You...
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Divergent: A Review
Recently, I finished reading the first novel in a three book trilogy. Titled Divergent, Veronica Roth weaves a tale of how one choice can transform you. Set in a post-apocalyptic setting (which seems...
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