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As a person who has grappled with her mental health through her life, I’ve experienced many facets of living with mental illness. At the same time I’ve had to see many portrayals of mental illness in fiction, and much of it doesn’t just annoy me as a “mentally ill person” but also as a writer. […]
Writing about mental illness? This is what I want you to know Read More »
At the home stretch of getting my novel finished and readable, I’ve noticed certain trends in the things that I’ve had to eliminate during the editing process. We all have our own style of writing – unless we’re really hell-bent on trying to sound like someone else – so naturally we also have our own
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Writers and other creatives can be great at coming up with compelling stories, but when are we approaching our own lives with the same care and innovation? Did you just say “huh??” That’s okay! I’m here to give you some tips on how to really embody that main character energy when you’re a writer or
How to live more like a protagonist and be the main character of your own life Read More »
Until you’ve written and published a book yourself, the whole process is probably a mystery to you, unless you have close writer friends who have confided in you and who you’ve actually listened to. (I think what I do every day is probably a mystery to most people I know.) I wanted to clear some
Four things you didn’t know about writing a book Read More »
Now that I’m at the final stretches of my novel in progress, it makes sense to take stock of how I’ve been doing and share some tips while I’m at it. This is by no means the first book I’ve written, but I’d say this is the first time I’ve taken a more methodological approach
A look into my writing process – tips and resources Read More »
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or already a more experienced author, you might find yourself wondering if you should start working on a specific story idea that you have. As with most artistic endeavours, you’re most likely the best judge of that, but here’s a quick guide to help you make the decision. Spoiler alert:
Should you write that story? Here’s how to find out! Read More »