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.
Is Amazon cancelling preorders?? (here's how NOT to worry)
I've noticed some authors lately saying that Amazon "cancelled" the preorders on their book. (Disclaimer: I have no way of knowing what actually happened, I'm just commenting on what I've seen publicly.)
The way I understand it, this actually cancels all the preorders that had come through before their release date, so authors end up losing out on all that income. What the heck, right?
Tbh, lots of questions went through my head: What is going on? Is this happening a lot? Is this a trend?? SHOULD I BE WORRIED???
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.