My friends and I would go watch a baseball game, eat brunch, meet for happy hour, or go on a hike at a nearby state park. While I enjoy having this moment with friends, the question “What’s new with you?” has been something that weighed on my mind whenever we get together.
Read MoreWhat I really do when I'm "writing"
Everything but.
My New Day Job and What It Means for My Writing
My journey of landing a new job and finding the energy to write again.
Read MoreI Got Laid Off so This is What I Did
Getting laid off was a gut punch to me. What do you do when you lose the job of your dreams?
Read MoreSELF-PUBLISHING TIP: How to Spot a Scam
Picture this: You finally finished your children’s book manuscript. You’ve had it edited over and over, you’ve figured out what your characters would look like (even if you don’t draw), and you’re ready for the world to see it. The next crucial step is to find an illustrator.
There are many illustrators out there waiting to turn your beautiful story into a picture book. They offer different illustration styles and different price ranges. But hold up! How would you know if this illustrator is for real?
In today’s world of scams and AI art, here’s some information so that you, as a self-publishing author, can make an informed decision on how to spot the real deal.
You want your book to be unique and beautiful. The only way to get that result is to work with a legitimate freelance illustrator or graphic designer.
Remember, investing in a trustworthy and legitimate freelance illustrator or graphic designer is better than paying copyright infringement fines or legal fees when it comes to your book.
Self-validation is the Cure for Imposter Syndrome
“Don’t I get to call myself a writer when I do the work? Do I have to be traditionally published in order to fully identify myself as such? What else should I do? These questions tend to swim in my thoughts…”
Read More(500) Days of Summer and Writing Characters with Flaws
As a writer, I’ve always been afraid of giving characters flaws.
Read MoreThe Practice of Writing Shitty First Drafts
I’m also being kinder and more considerate to my artist self. I need to remember that practice is just as important as finishing a project.
Read MoreRead First, Then Write
I’m aware that we writers are our worst critics, and we should be. There was a lot to be done with my own writing, and I wouldn’t have realized that if I wasn’t reading.
Read MoreOh, Hi! I'm a Writer!
I wrote a lot when I was a kid. Comics and novels were my products, and my peers (who were between the ages of 11 to 16 years old) loved them. I’ve always gotten praise from my equally young readers and they pestered me for the next chapter or the newest story. It made me think that I was good. Of course, I was wrong.
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