Plotting a Novel in Four Steps Many writers get stuck on how to write a novel plot. How do I know? I’ve seen thousands of plots, and very few that worked well enough to sell. Plot is one of the most important elements of any story, from picture book to chapter book to a middleContinue reading “Plotting a Novel in 4 Steps”
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A Brief Guide to Twitter Pitching
I participate in Twitter pitch contests all the time and I always look up tips and tricks before each one. I think the hardest part is getting your pitch and the hashtags to fit into a tweet, but it’s great practice for getting your pitch to be short and sweet.
Latest Interviews From All By My Shelf
I try to interview at least one author a month. Give these great interviews a listen and then make sure to purchase these books so you can study them on your own Writing Journey.
What Makes a Good Writing Group and Why You Need One
There is a myth of the writer sitting alone in a dark room with a typewriter, working on their elusive novel from dusk until dawn. They never share it with anyone until one day it is miraculously published and out on the shelves. And that’s all it is, a myth. Writing is social. On aContinue reading “What Makes a Good Writing Group and Why You Need One”
Jessica’s October TBR
5 Star Quotes: The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding
Jessica’s September TBR
Going to be a slow September apparently. I’m super excited that I was approved for the second Mice of the Round Table by Julie Leung. I’ve had This Darkness Mine for a little bit now and I really need to get it off my review list since it comes out this October. The Stolen Child is an old one but my teacher recommended it to me. Here’s all the back copy:
Jessica’s June TBR
I have taken soooo long to get through A Court of Wings and Ruin that I barely made any progress on this list. I’m willing to bet it’s just my usual Summer slump, when I read slower because nothing is due and everything is done on my time. Buy Them Here (Affiliate Links) Dividing Eden TheContinue reading “Jessica’s June TBR”
Waiting on Wednesday #4
Dividing Eden Publication Date: June 6th 2017 Buy it here! Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure. But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperatelyContinue reading “Waiting on Wednesday #4”
WoW: House of Furies
Publication Date: May 30th 2017 Get it here! After escaping a harsh school where punishment was the lesson of the day, seventeen-year-old Louisa Ditton is thrilled to find employment as a maid at a boarding house. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside,Continue reading “WoW: House of Furies”