The Self-Editing Process for Fiction Writers — And Why It’s Important
You’ve written your book, but don’t hit publish just yet. You still need to EDIT it! That’s where self-editing comes in.
This video goes over the self-editing steps so you’ll know exactly what comes after you type “The End” on your novel — and why you can’t skip this all-important step!
How to Develop a Writing Plan — and Stick to Your Schedule
You know you want to write a book, but if you don’t know when that will happen, it’s easy for other things to take priority.
If you want to get your writing done, you’ll need a plan!
This video will help you get that plan started.
7 Tips for Getting into the Writing Mindset
When we struggle to get our mindset in the right place to write, actually writing our book can seem impossible! I’ll go over some tips on how to get your head in the right place so you can write so much more easily.
Book Idea to First Draft — How to Start Writing a Book
If you’ve ever wanted to write a book but you’re not sure where to start, this video is for you. In it, we’ll chat about the process of going from book idea to first draft — without pulling your hair out!
5 Ways to Create Aligned Content on Instagram (and Why You Should)
Alignment is kind of a buzzword right now. (But that’s not a bad thing. Keep reading to find out why.)
You’ve probably seen a ton of “experts” use it. You’ve maybe even heard them say you need it. And honestly, you do need it, especially as an author.
But what does it mean to be “aligned” — especially on social media, where you probably spend a lot of your time as an author? And why does it even matter when all you want to do is write and sell books?
Let’s break it down.
Live Authentically
Being aligned simply means you’re living your life authentically, as your truest self. Easier said than done, I know! So I’ll go over some tips on how to do it below.
Cover Reveal for Honestly Always You!
Today’s officially the cover reveal for Honestly Always You, my steamy romance that comes out on August 24th, 2021! i’ve been DYING to show you this cover because it’s just GORGEOUS. It fits the story so perfectly.
If you love:
✨ Rom-com vibes
✨ Long-standing unrequited love
✨ Fake relationship escapades
✨ A touch of forced proximity
✨ A little bit of angst
✨ Lots of steam
...then this book is for you!
Okay, I can't wait any longer. Are you ready??
What to Do After You Finish Your Book
You’ve finished your book. Congratulations! That’s amazing! CELEBRATE!
But as you’ve probably discovered, you’re not done. There are a few steps between finishing the first draft and publishing a book, especially if you’re self-publishing. So what should you do? How do you know what to do next? What step should come first, second, even fifth?
It’s natural to have a ton of questions. Let’s go down the list.
Announcing the Instagram for Authors Course!
Last year, way back before my first book launch (was that just last year??), I wrote a guest post on Shayla Raquel’s blog all about Instagram. I talked about how authors can use Instagram to market themselves before they even have a book out.
I’d heard a lot about “building your platform,” but no one seemed to have good, practical advice. And the advice I could find led me to believe that I had to take pictures of me holding my book and fill my Instagram feed with it. What else would a writer talk about, right?
WRONG. Writers have so much more to say!
But Instagram kept coming up on my radar. So, naturally, I wanted to dive in and learn all I could.
So I did.