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9 Things I Wish People Knew About Invisible Illnesses
“You gonna stay in bed all day?” “When was the last time you went to the gym?” “Slowpoke.” “We’ll only be standing for a few hours.” You wouldn’t say these things to someone who uses a wheelchair, someone who has an obvious disability. So why is it okay to say these things to someone with… Continue reading 9 Things I Wish People Knew About Invisible Illnesses
5 Things that Need to Disappear from YA Forever
I love young adult fiction, but there are a few aspects that I don’t love quite as much.
Five Places Not to Pitch Your Novel
In the quest to get published, here are a few places to avoid pitching your novel.
The Writing Goals Everyone Needs
The New Year’s Resolutions you need to succeed! (And actual helpful information after the sarcasm.)
5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Editors
Do you know and love any editors? What do you give such creatures for Christmas? This editor has a few ideas for you!
5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Writers
What sort of gifts should you get a writer for Christmas? Here are some suggestions!
Should You Become a Writer?
Why do I write? I’ve asked myself that question recently. Making it in writing is hard—some might say well-nigh impossible. Trying to build a platform is excruciating, grasping for those elusive social media followers. Then there’s the strategizing. Who should I submit to? Should I self-publish? (The answer is no, not unless you have no… Continue reading Should You Become a Writer?
When You Should and Shouldn’t Self-Publish
Self-publishing burst onto the scene like every writer’s fairy godmother. But when should – and shouldn’t – you use it?
Should White Writers Write Non-White Characters?
Publishers are looking for diversity. But are white writers qualified to write it?
Success and the Impostor Syndrome
What do you do when you feel like an impostor?
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About
I’ve been writing stories since before I started kindergarten. I love words. Right now, I’m a junior literary agent for Cyle Young Literary Elite, an agented writer, a research assistant at Zondervan Library, an editor at Sherpa Editing Services, the online editor and a staff writer for The Echo News, and of course, a freelance… Continue reading About
