Writing Short Stories
In the world of fiction writing, most industry insiders heavily suggest getting some shorter pieces published before querying, or possibly even before writing a longer work like a novel. There […]
When Writer’s Block Strikes: Finding Inspiration
At long last, I’m back from another hiatus, all settled into my new apartment. And I’m aching to write. To that end, this last post in collaboration with the Ice […]
Literary Locations in New York City
For writers and bookworms—New York City is quite possibly the best place in the world to read and write and pay homage to great literary minds. From bookstores to writer-friendly […]
Writing Sibling Relationships in Fiction
Can’t live with them, can’t live without them…but in my experience, it’s mostly can’t live without them. I have one little sister, and we’re incredibly different. Our relationship has always […]
Mental Illness in Fiction
Mental illness is often portrayed in fiction in a way that is highly innacurate. There are so many common misconceptions reinforced by depictions in books and movies, it can be […]
Essential Apps for Writers
Part of being successful as a writer is finding a routine that works for you. Over the past several years, I’ve developed my own personal writing process. TLDR—I couldn’t do […]
Chapter by Chapter: What Makes a Good Scene
Most writers, myself included, can attest to the fact that even once you’ve got a killer plot and great characters, writing a novel can be difficult on a chapter to […]
How to Make Money Writing
First off, it is indeed possible even without experience. It takes work, but it’s not ridiculously hard to start a career as a writer if you’re willing to put a […]