This week I’m thrilled to be a guest over at The Novel Smithy where I’m talking about writing non-romantic relationships in our stories. I think it’s super important to recognize that romance isn’t a requirement for stories and that there are many different forms that love and life can take. So hop on over to […]
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention recently and a bit of what I’ve been up to! Lots of sunshine, reading, and more. Don’t be shy- feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days as well! Please note that some links below are affiliate […]
Today I am thrilled to have Lewis Jorstad here to share with us about foreshadowing in our stories! Lewis is an author, editor, and the founder of The Novel Smithy, which is chock full off excellent resources for writers. You should check it out! But first: foreshadowing. Take it away, Lewis! Fantastic Foreshadowing One of […]
Stories are important. Art is vital even in- especially in- difficult times. It is sustaining to our souls, brings joy and connection, leads the way, and gives hope. Books can provide new ways of seeing. Libraries can be a home and safe haven to all. Fantasy can show truth. Art can offer rest, peace, inspiration, […]
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! From a tart lemon pie to cooperative board games and more… Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days! 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order something […]
Today we’re talking about including diversity in our writing! Which is a huge (and hugely important) topic so be on the lookout to linked resources for further reading along the way. We’ll be talking about why including diverse characters in our writing is important, why it may be hard, some common pitfalls, and 5 steps […]
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! From the absurdity of Fluxx to the nerdiness of octordle and more… Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days! 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order […]
Certain stories are passed down from generation to generation: they are read to children at bedtime, assigned to classrooms, and selected at book clubs. These stories become favorites, cultural touchstones, and classics for various reasons. Maybe it’s the characters, the scenery, the groundbreaking ideology, or the plot. Something resonates with the readers and makes the […]
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order something I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to […]
Descriptions are a vital piece of writing. We are storytellers, after all, and that means we need to show our readers what’s going on, pull them into the world we’ve created, and evoke emotions and connection. Description is a large part of how we do that. Despite being vital, it’s not actually something all writers […]