Category Writing Journey

WIP Check-In: Beauty and the Alchemist

A progress report on the current novel, after hearing back from the developmental editor!

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How to Reel an Agent In

One big takeaway from SinC’s Query Fest 2021.

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Climbing up the Mountain: New Perspectives and Blog 2.0

Musings on blog schedule, newsletters, and marketing as a writer.

When In Doubt . . .

Basically a free ad for the Cozy Mystery Library! 🙂

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Standing at the Summit: Character Arcs in Editing

A character-pantser discovers the joy of mapping character arcs. 🙂

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A Pink Light: SleuthFest in Your PJs

Thoughts after attending my first writing conference, Sleuthfest in Your PJs.

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Crowning Achievements: Writing an Author Bio

Tips and reflections on attempting to write an author bio.

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When Edits Become Beautiful

A post full of wonderful news!

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The Downfall of the Outline

An ardent admirer of outlines encounters a drawback to their allure.

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A Dream Within a Dream: Adding Storylines

Musings on the process of adding a second (or third, or fourth?) storyline to a first draft.

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