During the editing process of my book I had to erase – A LOT. At times, I took out repetitive and/or confusing sentences. Other times, I took out big chunks, whole chapters even. It hurt me to gut the manuscript … Continue reading It’s Never a Waste
I don’t believe in writer’s block. There, I said it. It’s probably an unpopular opinion, as I know many writers agonize over it, but I don’t believe in such a thing. I don’t believe that writers are randomly incapable of … Continue reading How I Feel About Writer’s Block
When I was a senior in high school, my AP Literature teacher handed back my essay with her notes. I don’t remember what the essay was about or what grade I got, but what I do remember is what she … Continue reading My Struggle With Overwriting
Sometimes it’s hard for me to balance my interests and hobbies – writing and fitness. They couldn’t be more different from each other. Fitness requires physical movement, whereas writing is literally the opposite as it’s so stationary. But then I … Continue reading How I Learned Self-Discipline
