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• My recent winning short story

  February 3, 2025

  This short story, titled “The Gardens,” won the January 2024 short story contest at Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop. The prompt was, “Your favorite memory of 2023.” Approximately 1,000 words. It was pouring in London. We’d made it to just one bookseller and a sandwich place wedged behind the… Read More

• The many hats of writers

  March 27, 2024

  Ever heard the phrase, ‘creatives wear many hats’? Me too. It circles around often, especially in the publishing world where indie authors are filling many different roles in order to get their book in the hands of readers. Let’s talk about that. Approaching Creativity as a Business When… Read More

• 12 strategies for writer burnout recovery

  December 11, 2023

  No one is immune to burnout. It’s the “winter” season hiding in all of us, demanding rest after extended days, weeks, or months of constant work. How can we best approach it? Here are 12 ideas from our Bookstagram friends. It’s hard to stay in the loop with… Read More

• Unusual methods for better writing, part 3: video game play-throughs

  November 16, 2023

  Sometimes it takes an unusual source of inspiration to kick that stubborn writer’s block to the curb. Check out the third in a series of articles sharing weird ways to improve your writing craft. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been writing; every creative struggles with a mental… Read More

• Officially querying TGMONS

  November 8, 2023

  Tomorrow I turn 24. As an early birthday present, I’ve officially started sending out my first queries while my editor and I finish polishing up the manuscript. It’ll be ready by the time any requests would come in—which we’re crossing our fingers for! THE GIRL MADE OF NORTH… Read More

• 4 writing lessons from Fourth Wing

  November 6, 2023

  Have you picked up one of the hottest fantasy novels to hit the shelves this year? Or are you already waiting in line for its highly anticipated sequel? Here are four things Rebecca Yarros nailed in Fourth Wing that can help you improve your own writing. On this,… Read More

• 6 tips to master your book pitch

  November 2, 2023

  Have you ever been asked to summarize your book on the spot? Are you hoping to pitch your book to potential agents and publishers? This article shares six things that authors need to master in order to deliver an effective pitch. I finished drafting a manuscript in September.… Read More

• 5 writing conference takeaways

  October 23, 2023

  Writing conferences are important and beneficial for several reasons, whether you’re looking to network, improve your craft, browse new releases, get feedback, or even pitch a book. Here are five things I learned throughout the two-day LDSPMA 2023 conference that we attended in Orem, Utah. I’m a huge… Read More

• How to start self-editing your book

  October 12, 2023

  Perhaps one of the most terrifying moments of being an author is the day after you’ve finished the first draft of your manuscript. The story is there, or at least, the bare bones of it. But now you’ve got to clean it up and make it as powerful… Read More

• Author interview: Sarah Zimm on the release of her debut novel, Every Dark Shadow

  September 18, 2023

  My good friend Sarah Zimm’s debut novel Every Dark Shadow hit shelves just two weeks ago, but has already been met with plenty of five-star reviews and excitement. Today’s article shares her insights and reflections on the experience. Some of the very best moments of being a writer… Read More