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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
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…
September 9, 2020
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…
July 9, 2020
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…
June 18, 2020
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…
May 9, 2020
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,…
April 9, 2020
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.…
March 9, 2020
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…
November 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
Are Your Expectations for a Literary Agent Too High? Part 1

When I meet with writers at writing conferences, they aren’t always afraid to share why they want a literary…
October 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
5 Ways to Practice Good Virtual Etiquette for Authors

As an aspiring author, you might be aware of how to professionally submit to an agent or editor. But…
September 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
10 Writing-Related Books Every Aspiring Novelist Needs

When I was a teen, I loved to read. I loved to write. And I loved to read about…
August 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
How to Prepare for Submission

Editors and agents receive multiple submissions per week. If a writer fails to adhere to specific guidelines, then that…
July 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
Should Aspiring Authors Learn the Craft of Writing? – Part 1

I was in third grade when I first fell in love with the craft of writing. Notice that I…
May 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
Achieving the “It Factor” in Publishing – Part 2

I understand the struggle that aspiring authors often face on their attempt toward publication. Honestly, this is one of…
April 9, 2019
Becoming an Author
Achieving the “It Factor” in Publishing

You may have heard the term “it factor” used to describe people in industries such as sports or…
February 12, 2019