Hey there word nerds! I’ve been pondering what sort of things to write about here on my blog and I came to a realization. I studied writing for 3.5 years. Now I’m an editor. I’m in a unique position of seeing the publication process from both sides. So I decided to start a series onContinue reading “Crafting Your Cover Letter: Submission Series”
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Knowing Your Characters
You may have noticed that I’m not blogging as often as I used to. And I apologize for that. The truth is I’ve had a hard time coming up with topics to write about. Nothing exciting seems to happen to me, especially compared to some of my friends, who are moving to Africa or weedingContinue reading “Knowing Your Characters”
Answering Writer Questions
Despite my camera spazzing out on me, I managed to get the video filmed and uploaded! I answered some common questions that writers get asked. Until next time, word nerds!
How to Create a Writer’s Room Anywhere
Today’s post was written by the lovely Katelyn Bolds, a friend and fellow Taylor grad. She wanted to share some tips on creating a writing space for those of us who love words. Thanks Katelyn! Some writers can write anywhere. They keep a journal in their backpack or tote bag filled with colorful journalsContinue reading “How to Create a Writer’s Room Anywhere”
How to Write Your Dragon
Fantasy has always been my favorite genre and that is largely due to the creatures that inhabit the magical worlds. I’m starting this series, “How to Write Your….”, to explore the different creatures I’ve come across and give ideas on how to make them unique. We’ll start with dragons.
Words About Rejections and Endings
A longer video, but that’s because there’s a lot going on in my life right now! I apologize for the shaky camera. Until next time, word nerds!
How to Come up with Ideas (AKA, I Don’t Know What to Blog About)
Every week, I find myself running through the same train of thought: It’s Tuesday. I’m supposed to blog today. Crap, what should I blog about?! So I’m using that panic as an out. My chosen topic today is coming up with ideas! Here are three ways I generate ideas, for blogs or stories. 1. Play theContinue reading “How to Come up with Ideas (AKA, I Don’t Know What to Blog About)”
Back from the Dead (Or 5 Ways to get Stuff Done)
I’M ALIVE! There’s something about emerging from what feels like an actual ton of work that makes me feel like I’ve come back from the dead. Let me sum up my thoughts from the past week:
4 Ways to Help Motivate Yourself
Motivation is hard. There, I said it! I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks so, right? I have a hard time making myself be productive sometimes. And by sometimes, I mean a lot. My excuses can get quite ridiculous. If they even exist. For example, I blog on Tuesdays (obviously). I came upContinue reading “4 Ways to Help Motivate Yourself”
How to Survive a Writer’s Conference (Or an Introvert’s Guide to Being Social)
As I mentioned earlier this week, I attended a writer’s conference recently. This is the second one I’ve been to this year, and I like to think I’ve learned a few things about doing conferences well. Some of these things I’ve been told to do, others I’ve had to discover through trial and error. HopefullyContinue reading “How to Survive a Writer’s Conference (Or an Introvert’s Guide to Being Social)”
Kate G. Jameson 