Kyleen Wren 3/13/25 Kyleen Wren 3/13/25

Writing Update: #RevPit 2025 Open For Submissions

I submitted to #RevPit 2025! It’s my first time entering a contest like this one, so I’m both super excited and super nervous.

Kyleen Wren 12/31/24 Kyleen Wren 12/31/24

Writing Tip: Creating Atmosphere

Atmosphere is like the soundtrack to our story—it sets the tone, shapes how readers perceive everything, and leaves a lasting impression. More than setting, it's the vibe and the feel.

Kyleen Wren 12/17/24 Kyleen Wren 12/17/24

Writing Tip: Writing Non-linear Narratives

Nonlinear narratives toss out the old chronological playbook and embrace a more fluid approach. Instead of a straight line from start to finish, these stories unfold through flashbacks, parallel timelines, or multiple perspectives.

Kyleen Wren 12/3/24 Kyleen Wren 12/3/24

Writing Tip: Writing In First Person

This point of view gives readers a front-row seat to the character's inner world, making the story feel more personal and immediate.

Kyleen Wren 11/30/24 Kyleen Wren 11/30/24

Writing Update: My Hard Drive Died

I had my worst writer’s nightmare come true in November: I lost all my work from the past 6 months.

Kyleen Wren 11/19/24 Kyleen Wren 11/19/24

Writing Tip: Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing might be one of my favorite elements of storytelling. I love leaving breadcrumbs that hint at what lies ahead, subtly creating anticipation from the very beginning of the story.

Kyleen Wren 11/5/24 Kyleen Wren 11/5/24

Writing Tip: The Power of Subtext

As writers, we can trust our readers to pick up on what’s left unsaid. And in fact, it will make the reading experience far more engaging, immersive, and satisfying.

Kyleen Wren 10/22/24 Kyleen Wren 10/22/24

Writing Tip: Write Dynamic Antagonists

In order to write truly dynamic antagonists, we must be willing to go deeper. They should have their own stakes, and we should understand them, even if we don’t like them.

Kyleen Wren 10/9/24 Kyleen Wren 10/9/24

AI Podcast Clip of Seen & Unseen (TMC Book 1)

NotebookLM by Google is a research tool, but it can also turn your content into a podcast-style discussion between two people (AI), which is what I decided to do with the first 3 chapters of my manuscript.

Kyleen Wren 10/8/24 Kyleen Wren 10/8/24

Writing Tip: Develop Your Voice

Beyonce still sounds like Beyonce, even when she puts out a country album. As writers, we can do the same with our voice!

Kyleen Wren 9/24/24 Kyleen Wren 9/24/24

Writing Tip: Balance Action and Reflection

Great stories must balance action and reflection. Action drives excitement, while reflection adds depth, and both are essential.

Kyleen Wren 9/10/24 Kyleen Wren 9/10/24

Writing Tip: Research… Even For Fiction!

Research is a key to authenticity. It allows us to create worlds that feel real, characters that feel like people we could know, and plots that make sense.

Kyleen Wren 9/6/24 Kyleen Wren 9/6/24

Feedback is Essential

While writing might start as a solitary pursuit, it’s the input, critique, and support from others that help shape our work into something truly remarkable.

Kyleen Wren 9/2/24 Kyleen Wren 9/2/24

Writing Update: Getting Feedback

While writing is primarily a solitary endeavor, preparing work for publication is not.

Kyleen Wren 8/27/24 Kyleen Wren 8/27/24

Writing Tip: Symbolism

Whether you choose to make it something overt and explicitly stated, or you opt for a subtler approach, symbolism might be what takes your writing to the next level.

Kyleen Wren 8/13/24 Kyleen Wren 8/13/24

Writing Tip: Build Tension and Suspense

When readers are on the edge of their seats, emotionally invested in the outcome, they won’t want to stop turning pages. Tension does that.

Kyleen Wren 7/30/24 Kyleen Wren 7/30/24

Writing Tip: Polish Prose Like a Pro

We can always improve our craft, and prose is one of those areas where this improvement can be seen most clearly when we’ve been working on it consistently.