To be a good writer, you must read a lot. This has always been one of the biggest lies told to me about writing. I’ve always hated this line because it’s said by almost everyone in writing and its only purpose is to make you feel bad about not being a reader. To me, it’s … Continue reading Three Lies About Writing
If one more person asks me how to be an ally, I’m gonna… I’m gonna help. So how can you be a better ally to people of color as a writer or creative person? I’m gonna give you the same answer I keep giving every other person who asks: Listen. Be considerate. Be open to … Continue reading Uggh, If One More Person… #AuthorToolboxBlogHop #Writer
My first book was not intentional. After receiving a large bonus check from the company I worked for at the time, that basically amounted to more money than my mother had probably made her entire life, I realized I hadn’t gotten here on my own. I wanted to reach out to everyone who had helped … Continue reading Authenticity, A Sign #AuthorToolboxBlogHop #Writer
My head gets overwhelmed at times with too much noise when I'm writing – when that happens, I know it’s time to put down my pen - or close my laptop - and go for a walk. About a mile in, I’ll start to exercise my writer brain by playing my “Describe the Character” … Continue reading Exercising the Writer in You #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop
I forgot that READING an ACTUAL BOOK is a THING! https://smile.amazon.com/Nighthawk-Deception-Gerald-Lerner-ebook/dp/B01M6Z6CQ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522615397&sr=8-1&keywords=Gerald+lerner
Creative Simplicity 