I’m fairly new to the “beta reader” game, and I am loving it so far! It’s been a great experiment. One of the main things I’ve learned is that it’s up to the author to direct the feedback. If you just say, tell me what you think, you are unlikely to get a response thatContinue reading “the most important question to ask your beta readers”
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how to write a novel: trust your future self
You’ve got a killer premise, some cool characters, and a strong voice. So what’s stopping you from writing that novel? If you’re me, probably the reason is gut-clenching terror. What if I quit? What if it’s terrible? What if I am completely deluded about this whole thing? What makes me think I can do anyContinue reading “how to write a novel: trust your future self”
confessions of a passionate writer: the rest of my life is a friggin’ mess
Your personal life doesn’t have to be a mess in order for your writing to be good. But it helps.
imposter syndrome: fake it til you make it
You’re doing awesome shit, but still feel like a turd? Join the club.
how to write when you have kids at home
So you decided to have some kids, and now your writing is going to hell. Here’s how to have it both ways.
how to write characters of color (as a white writer)
How to deconstruct whiteness in your writing (and reading).
it’s time to deconstruct whiteness
I was about to be yet another white writer talking about Black Lives Matter. Then I realised that that is white supremacy in action.
how to start writing: just freakin’ start already!
Wanna know how to write? Me too!
Here’s what I know…
