creativity

Can You Move Beyond Your Comfort Zone?

Can You Move Beyond Your Comfort Zone?

It is all too easy to remain within the safety of our comfort zone. We end up burrowing ourselves deeper instead of stepping outside of it. But how can we grow if we stay rooted in the same place?

How Music Can Inspire Your Writing

How Music Can Inspire Your Writing

Every author has a routine for writing a good book. Some writers plot every detail beforehand while others are pantsers who let their work take control. Some writers enjoy the hustle and bustle of a coffee shop while others require absolute silence. But me? I NEED to create a writing soundtrack for my books.

#AmWriting: Defeating Writer's Block

#AmWriting: Defeating Writer's Block

We’ve all had it happen to us. One moment we are thriving on imagination, running on creative fuel, and our fingertips rush to keep up with our story. Next, we are struggling to formulate a fitting sentence, unable to find that deep-rooted connection that gives our story life and makes us feel like we’re one with our characters. So, how do we fight this? How do we rediscover our imagination and defeat writer’s block?

Writing a Book: How To Get Started

Writing a Book: How To Get Started

It seems daunting, right? The prospect of writing a WHOLE book. If you stop looking at the story’s end and focus on individual steps, writing a book becomes manageable. This breakdown helps you get started with writing your first book through outlines, editing, and just plain writing.

How To Write Teen Fiction

How To Write Teen Fiction

A question I get asked often is: “How do you write teen fiction?”

The answer is simple. I am passionate about reading, especially reading YA fiction. And as a writer, I am a firm believer that you cannot write a genre you’re not already reading yourself.

7 Inspiring Quotes for Creative Minds

7 Inspiring Quotes for Creative Minds

Need some motivation to begin your week on the positive side? Discover inspiring quotes that appeal to the creative mind to get those gears turning.