The True Beginning of A Story

The True Beginning of A Story

The Question of “What If?” Stories are filled with “what if” questions. What if a wardrobe was a portal to a magical fantasy world where animals could talk? What if a man accepted a bet from his friends to travel around the entire world in eighty days? Or...
Story Tropes: Overrated or Underappreciated?

Story Tropes: Overrated or Underappreciated?

What is a Trope? If you’ve been in the book world for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the word “trope” mentioned at least once or twice. A trope usually refers to common themes, plot devices, or clichés you may find in stories (rags to riches, enemies to...
The Good, The Bad, & The Bookish

The Good, The Bad, & The Bookish

Writing Through Pain A while ago, I wrote an article about writing through pain.  Not just mental or emotional pain, but physical pain.  The type of pain that you can’t stop thinking about because it’s always there—sharp, constant, and debilitating. My hope was...
Grief, Growth, & Gratitude

Grief, Growth, & Gratitude

Confession Time I’m not very good at dealing with loss or change. Whether it’s switching to a new pen because my old one has run out of ink, saying goodbye to a friend who has moved away, or losing a loved one, I often struggle to adjust. This isn’t a new revelation...
I like pistachios (marketing tips for writers)

I like pistachios (marketing tips for writers)

Guest Article by Vella Karman! Struggling with marketing? Today’s article is by Vella Karman and covers a few helpful marketing tips she’s picked up throughout her journey as an author! Vella writes sweet, inspiring, urban fantasy stories, so if that...