Curated insights to help fiction writers improve their craft I've been more stressed than usual lately... have you felt it, too? This year started in a flurry of activity and it hasn't let up. Among the multitude of reasons to read and write books, escapism remains a valid one. But I'd argue it's more than that. As a writer, you have the power to create alternate realities and propose new norms to your readers. You offer an escape and extend an invitation to envision something new. When life...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Curated insights to help fiction writers improve their craft Have big writing goals this month? Maybe you’re a newbie writer working on your first book and sparring with imposter syndrome in your spare time. Or perhaps you’ve fallen out of a writing habit and need a gentle yet swift kick in the pants to return to your writerly ways. Or maybe you crave a challenge and want to see what you can accomplish in a short amount of time. Enter the idea of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month),...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Curated insights to help fiction writers improve their craft I don’t know about you, but I love my comfort zone. Especially as we slip into autumn here in the Midwest, I want to get cozy. A crisp quilt tucked into my lap. A warm mug of chai in hand. A few extra pillows atop my already overstuffed reading chair. It’s a season of seeking comfort as the leaves around us change, fall quiet, die. The comfort zone invites us to settle in and be present. To exist and enjoy. But stepping out of our...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Curated insights to help fiction writers improve their craft Welcome! I'm so glad you're here ☺️ I made this newsletter for you, after all. It's a space where we can talk all things storytelling at every phase of the writing process. But it's not just any email newsletter; it's an invitation for two-way dialogue. Think of me as your bookworm friend who gets a bit nerdy about writing, reading, and storytelling. So feel free to reply, participate in polls (there's one below), and shoot me a...
12 months ago • 2 min read