Some days we just need to hear those words. Lately I have been coining Newbie to Novelist’s catchphrase as “I’m making the mistakes so you don’t have to.” As much as I love to be a wealth of information about all sorts of writerly topics and information, I don’t know everything and I make aContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay to Make Mistakes”
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Finding Your Heart Draft: with Guest Author Emily Rooke
Based on the title of this article, you might be wondering… what the heck is a heart draft? Well, I will allow my guest author, Emily Rooke, to tell it. But before we dive into her insightful brilliance, I wanted to share my own words of encouragement. Writing a book, even if it’s just theContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Heart Draft: with Guest Author Emily Rooke”
Book Review: The Wicked Deep
Rating: 3/5 Stars Shea Ernshaw’s The Wicked Deep fits nicely in the YA paranormal genre and fits nicely as a summer read, as it takes place at the start of summer in a small coastal town, or as a spooky read in the fall for Halloween. Synopsis Where, two centuries ago, three sisters were sentencedContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Wicked Deep”
Where to Self-Publish: with Guest Author Tenaya MKD
I am very excited to share this guest author post, by the lovely and talented Tenaya MKD. Fresh from releasing her debut novel, New Identity, Tenaya knows a thing or two about where an indie-author can self-publish their book. Once you make the decision to self-publish, the information overload can be overwhelming, I’m so excitedContinueContinue reading “Where to Self-Publish: with Guest Author Tenaya MKD”
A Newbie’s Guide to Little Picture Edits
Last week I talked about “Big Picture” edits as a continuation of my Newbie’s guide to self editing a novel. So logically, I am going to zoom in a bit and talk about what I affectionately call the “Little Picture” edits. Recently I had a writer friend comment that editing is like a cupcake. NailingContinueContinue reading “A Newbie’s Guide to Little Picture Edits”
A Newbie’s Guide to Big Picture Edits
In January, I released a guide for self-editing your novel. When it comes to editing, it’s not just one mountain to climb, but several––and some smaller foothills, maybe even some off-course deep-sea exploration, just for good measure. What I’m getting at is… self-editing is a journey. To ease you on this journey, I highly recommendContinueContinue reading “A Newbie’s Guide to Big Picture Edits”
Tips for Writing Scenes that Steam & Sizzle
Romance is always a feature in my writing, because I love love in all shapes and sizes. This isn’t always physical romance, but let’s just say I’m trash for whenever things get spicy. To wrap up my romantic February, I’m talking all about love scenes. Believe it or not, writing a good love scene isn’tContinueContinue reading “Tips for Writing Scenes that Steam & Sizzle”
Creating A Book Playlist: with Guest Author Mindy McKinley
All throughout February, I’m talking about love and romance, so I wanted to feature a Romance writer as this month’s guest author. Mindy McKinely debuted her first romance novel in 2020 and since then has rapid-fire released two sequels and a few steamy novellas to boot. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC (AdvanceContinueContinue reading “Creating A Book Playlist: with Guest Author Mindy McKinley”
Newbie to Novelist’s Top 10 Favorite Romance Tropes
Happy Valentine’s Day, and as a special bonus (in addition to releasing my free novella today) I wanted to publish some extra blog content. Enjoy my countdown of favorite romance tropes, and let me know if you agree with my list. Before we start, you might be asking… what is a trope? Tropes are plot/themeContinueContinue reading “Newbie to Novelist’s Top 10 Favorite Romance Tropes”
A Book Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
Rating: 5/5 stars & stripes While I’d like to write more book reviews and publish one a month, this particular review might be less of a review and more of a ranting gush about how much I enjoyed reading, and then immediately re-reading, this book. Since it’s the season of love (and I hope theContinueContinue reading “A Book Review: Red, White & Royal Blue”
Newbie to Novelist 