Becoming an Author
5 Acting Books Every Writer Should Read
If you are a writer who is serious about pursuing publication, perhaps you have a couple of writing craft…
April 9, 2021-
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Becoming an Author
12 Quotes for Writers on Persevering in Publication
The writing journey is not for the faint of heart. The rejections, critiques, and setbacks provide plenty of opportunities…
February 9, 2021 -
Becoming an Author
What is Your Writer Mission Statement?
Every year around this time, I take a moment to reflect on the progress I have made as a…
December 9, 2020 -
Becoming an Author
7 Ways to Build Writing Education During COVID
There’s no denying that COVID has brought about drastic changes to our world in 2020. Yes, most of these…
October 9, 2020 -
Becoming an Author
Acting Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 4: Career
As an actress, I’ve always been fascinated with the many ways in which the craft of acting can compare…
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Becoming an Author
Acting Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 3
So far in this series, I’ve shared with you techniques I’ve learned as an actress that has strengthened my…
August 10, 2020 -
Becoming an Author
Acting Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post, there is much we can learn on the writing craft by studying…
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Becoming an Author
Acting Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 1: Characterization
Over the years, I’ve studied the craft of both writing and acting, and I’ve been amazed at how the…
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Becoming an Author
Rediscover Your Motivation for the Writing Journey
If you’ve been trudging along the writing path long enough, you’ve probably already discovered that it isn’t for the…
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Becoming an Author
5 Creative Writing Prompts for the Quarantined Writer
If you, like the rest of the world, have been stuck inside of your home because of the Coronavirus,…
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Becoming an Author
Wishing for Publication Part 2: 5 Ways to Embrace the Waiting
It seems as though every season in the publishing industry invites a new waiting game: Writing the book. Editing.…
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Becoming an Author
Wishing for Publication Part 1: Rush or Wait?
When I receive a new submission at Illuminate YA fiction (teen imprint of LPC Books), I can usually determine…
February 9, 2020 -
Becoming an Author
Avoid Automatic Rejections by Following This Checklist
It can be discouraging to not receive a response on your submission—and even more frustrating when the response is…
December 9, 2019 -
Becoming an Author
Are Your Expectations for a Literary Agent Too High? Part 2
In the previous post, I discussed how you can prepare for a literary agent by approaching the relationship with…
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Dear Young ScribesYoung Writer, You Are Enough
I was fifteen years old when I officially decided to launch my writing journey. I began by devouring books…
August 9, 2018 -
Dear Young Scribes
Insta-Savvy for the Socials: 5 Tips for Boosting Instagram Growth – Guest Post by Caroline George
Social media provides a new frontier ready for settlers. We gaze at its complex landscape of influencers, followers, and…
July 9, 2018 -
Dear Young Scribes
How to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book—Before it’s Contracted
Marketing isn’t exactly an author’s favorite job. After all, aren’t writers supposed to keep producing books and rely on…
March 9, 2018 -
Dear Young Scribes
3 Gifts Authors Offer Their Readers
Let’s face it: There isn’t a guaranteed and instant pay off for the writer who works hard at finishing…
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Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
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Dear Young ScribesBalancing the Elements of Fiction – Part 1
Have you ever noticed how some authors tend to focus too much on writing certain fiction elements, yet ignore…
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Dear Young ScribesCreating & Maintaining a Blog to Build a Readership: Part 2
In the previous post, we discussed how writers can build a blog readership by establishing a brand, deciding on…
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Dear Young ScribesWhat’s Wrong With Adjectives & Adverbs?
When I was in elementary school, I was taught to incorporate as many adjectives and adverbs into my stories…
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Dear Young ScribesHow New Writers Can Build an Impressive Writing Resume with Zero Experience
Aspiring authors are frequently advised to build a writing resume in effort catch the attention of an agent or…
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Dear Young ScribesPublishing Terms Every Aspiring Author Should Know
If you’re planning to attend a writing conference any time soon, it may be wise to freshen up…
April 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesTips for Surviving the 6 Seasons of a Writer’s Life
If you’ve been in the industry long enough then you probably know by now that the writer’s life is…
March 8, 2017
