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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?
Recently Published Stuff
This blog isn’t the only place I write cool stuff. Click on the sub-headers to find wacky stuff I wrote other places.
About
I’ve been writing stories since before I started kindergarten. I love words. Right now, I’m a junior professional writing major at Taylor University. I’m also a junior literary agent for Cyle Young Literary Elite and Hartline Literary Agency, an agented writer, a research assistant at Zondervan Library, an editor at Sherpa Editing Services, and the… Continue reading About
