This year I finally decided to sign up for the Debut Author Challenge, hosted by The Story Siren. The challenge is this: read at least 12 debut authors’ books in the year 2012. I’m excited! Here are some debut authors’… more »
a beach in Thailand Yes. Someplace warm. Clear water. Sun. Who else is with me? Minnesota blues… xo, Rachel
I know I’m not the only one! It may seem like I just started, but I’ve been blogging for almost two years, and have been writing (and trying to publish) for four years. And in the past few months I… more »
What even is this? Is it mandatory? Why should I use it??? ?????? Hmmmmmm… I asked these same questions. In fact, sometimes I’m not sure I know all that I need to know about the term, character arcs, but I think… more »
I think a great struggle for a writer is reading, because I find it hard to read and write at the same time. Especially if the author’s voice is similar to mine–or the plot or a character, etc. And I… more »
So…in the midst of the one of the busiest times of the year…it’s sometimes hard to find inspiration when my mind isn’t there. In that, you know, cool place where all your imagination comes from. But in English class we’ve… more »
Okay. Here’s the thing. I’m having trouble finishing my book–and no it’s not because I’m at a road bump for ideas, or a character is frustrating me, or I can’t just sit down and FINISH (though that’s another concern altogether)… more »