Writing Resources
On Publishing
Nuts & Bolts of Traditional Publishing
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 1
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 2
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 3
- Patience While Querying Agents (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Selling a Book on Proposal (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Edit Letters in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Editorial Letters and Line Edits in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Copyedits in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Cover Creation in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Predicting Publishing Trends (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Please Don\’t Quit Your Day Job (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Understanding First Pass Pages (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
On Writing
Planning Your Novel
This is obviously just my own method, but maybe my approach to storytelling will help you in your own journey. (Disclaimer.)
- How I Plan a Book, Part 1: Of Plotters and Pantsers
- How I Plan a Book, Part 2: Before I Start Drafting
- How I Plan a Book, Part 3: Scene-level Planning
- How I Plan a Book, Part 4: Coaxing Out the Magical Cookies
- How I Plan a Book, Part 5: Writing Journals
- Simple Tricks to Unstick Your Plot: the Domino Effect
- Simple Tricks to Unstick Your Plot: Where is Everyone?
- Maintaining Passion for a Story
- Researching your Novel
- Planning a Series
- Adding New Ideas vs. Knowing When to Streamline
- Wonky Beginnings (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Knowing When to Drop an Idea or Pursue (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Brainstorming New Ideas (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Plotting Tips & Tricks (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
On Revision
Lessons 1 -2
Need help revising your novel? Here’s a step-by-step guide of how I do it. Keep in mind, it may not work for you–everyone has to find his/her own method. But hopefully you can find something useful here! (Disclaimer.)
On Productivity
Productive Habits
I have read tens of books on productivity (like, legit, tens of them). I’m especially interested in creative productivity. This blog series compiles and shares everything I’ve not only learned but also implemented with great success. (Disclaimer.)
- The Productivity Pyramid
- The Power of Ritual
- The Power of Routine
- The Power of Rhythm
- The Power of Realism, Reset, and Record
- Writing Endurance (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Magic Writing Rituals (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- The Importance of Whole-A**ing One Thing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Rediscovering the Writing Groove (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
Writing & Publishing Support
Publishing Advice
Got a book deal or are just curious about what it’s like after the sale? These posts might help you out.
- Self-promotion: An Author’s Guide
- Getting a multi-book deal–what does it mean?
- The Comparison Game
- Patience While Querying Agents (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Writing Mission Statements (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Please Don\’t Quit Your Day Job (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Social Media for Authors (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- From Scientist to Novelist: My Story (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Interview with an Audiobook Actress (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
Resources: Books & Music
Writing Music
I’m very much a musical writer–I can’t create without the perfect tunes to back me up. Find out how I discover music (and learn what I listen to!) here.
- How I Find Inspirational Music to Write By
- April 2014 Music
- May 2014 Music
- June/July 2014 Music
- Spotify Playlists:
- Something Strange & Deadly (for the entire series)
- Truthwitch (for book 1 in The Witchlands Series)
- Windwitch (for book 2 in The Witchlands Series)
- Sightwitch (for book 2.5 in The Witchlands Series)
- Bloodwitch (for book 3 in The Witchlands Series)
- The Executioners Three (a free book on Wattpad!)
- Screechers (an epic fantasy work-in-progress)
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- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 1
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 2
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 3
- Patience While Querying Agents (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Selling a Book on Proposal (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Edit Letters in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Editorial Letters and Line Edits in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Copyedits in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Cover Creation in Traditional Publishing (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Predicting Publishing Trends (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Please Don\’t Quit Your Day Job (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)
- Understanding First Pass Pages (a Misfits & Daydreamers issue)