THE ONE ABOUT QUERY CAMP

THE ONE ABOUT QUERY CAMP

  Oh, query trenches, how I loathe thee! Querying can be sooo hard and discouraging: you send your heart’s work into the void, hoping someone will connect with your story, and then you wait—and wait, and wait some more. To make matters worse, even if you have an...
THE ONE ABOUT A CHECK-IN

THE ONE ABOUT A CHECK-IN

  Hello, lovelies! I hope you are having a wonderful summer and are enjoying your holidays! For me, these hot, sunny days are the perfect time to settle into my Adirondack with an iced Coke and my list of goals for 2023—just to see how I’m going into the second...
THE ONE ABOUT JUNE FAVORITES

THE ONE ABOUT JUNE FAVORITES

  Oh, sweet summer, how I adore thee! During this first true month of summer, I’ve already enjoyed so many wonderful books, shows, and musical pieces! Check it out below: I Read… DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid! The novel explores the rise...
THE ONE ABOUT OUTLINING 5

THE ONE ABOUT OUTLINING 5

A few weeks ago, I started writing a series of posts about the blueprint I use for outlining my stories: the Save the Cat beat sheet. I also introduced the first parts of the beat sheet. In this post, I’ll dive into the final part, which covers the third act. Beat...
THE ONE ABOUT MAY FAVORITES

THE ONE ABOUT MAY FAVORITES

Summer has arrived! Hurray for perfect blue skies and warm temps and spending time outside! I’ve been looking forward to the sun for a looooong time, and I’m so, so, sooo happy I FINALLY get to enjoy some serious vitamin D! In preparation of summer season,...