Why I Write Short Stories
Through short stories, we get to experience the world in bite-sized pieces, diving into specific moments of meaning.
Writing Update: Querying #10
It’s been a while, so let’s check in and get up to speed on where we’re at.
Writing Tip: Experiment with Style
Experimenting with different styles can breathe new life into our work, foster innovation, and ultimately elevate our craft.
Why I Write Cozy Fantasy
Cozy fantasy transports us to worlds where mystical creatures may roam and everyday troubles yield to the comforts of life, whether they be warm drinks or good friends.
Book Review: Light From Uncommon Stars
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki manages to convince us that purple aliens, magical violins, and deals with the devil are entirely plausible while also exploring deep and complicated themes which affect us all.
Writing Tip: Keep It Tight
Why tight writing is important and some practical tips on how to achieve clarity and punch while avoiding the pitfalls of overwriting.
Why I Write About Identity & Belonging
Themes of identity and belonging have been major ones in my own life, so I’m drawn to writing about these aspects of existence. I’ve always been fascinated by human identity and the search we all seem to have for a place to call home.
Book Review: A Discovery of Witches
We follow Diana Bishop, a historian and descendant of witches, as she uncovers an ancient and enchanted manuscript, Ashmole 782, becoming the target of many in the supernatural world.
Writing Tip: Find Inspiration in Every Day Life
For writers, the ability to draw inspiration from the seemingly mundane aspects of everyday life is an invaluable one. It’s a constant source for creative content!
Using AI for Writing
Ever since Chat GPT became so widely available and widely used, it seems the writing/bookish community has been actively considering and debating the implications such a tool might have on the future of the entire publishing industry.
Blast From The Past
The healthy, therapized version of myself is reminding me to stay present even as uncomfortable memories surface from a long-forgotten time in my life, and the creative avoidant version of myself is writing things down to use as content in future projects.
Book Review: A River Enchanted
A River Enchanted is a beautifully written and creatively crafted novel full of magic, music, and mystery… all the things I happen to love in a good book!
What Joan Didion and Norman Rockwell Have In Common
Didion and Rockwell may have used different mediums, but their art captured the same essence thanks to their detailed storytelling and unflinching look at our real lives.
Writing Update: Check-in and R&R Reflections
R&R update, querying, and reflections on the revision process for WSD.
Writing Tip: Focus on Dialogue
The key to authentic dialogue is infusing our characters' conversations with nuance, subtext, purpose, and true-to-life interaction.
Why I Write Every Day
Writing every day is a way for me to stay connected with my creativity. It is also not a hard and fast rule.
Book Review: Nettle & Bone
A fairy tale for adults, T. Kingfisher takes us on quite the adventure in Nettle & Bone. It’s dark, whimsical, compelling, and a little unnerving, all at once, and I loved nearly every moment.
Writing Tip: Create Memorable Settings
A well-crafted setting becomes more than a backdrop; it’s an integral part of the narrative itself, often becoming its own character.
Why I Write Older Characters
I think it’s so important to embrace diversity in perspectives, and oftentimes later-in-life stories are neglected. I want to be a part of changing that.