For as long as I can remember, writing has been my sanctuary. It’s where I escape, create, and make sense of the world. But over the years, I’ve struggled to define what kind of writer I want to be. I love writing fiction—crafting worlds, developing characters, and telling stories that…
Discover how to be an effective Social Justice Warrior (SJW) by advocating for equality, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating meaningful change. Learn actionable tips and insights..
When I was in basic training, the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” marked a historic moment. I remember my battle buddy shouting, “I’m gay!” and the entire company erupting in laughter—not out of malice, but perhaps out of relief, joy, or even disbelief that such a moment had finally…
While Poshmark is known for fashion, it's expanding into other categories, including books. Here's why authors should consider adding Poshmark to their marketing toolkit:
I've been there, done that, and got the coffee-stained manuscript to prove it. Looking back, there are a few things I wish I'd known before diving headfirst into the world of authorship.
Have you noticed your favorite author popping up in your online marketplace feeds? You’re not alone! More and more writers are adding “reseller” to their resumes, and it’s a trend that’s fascinating to watch. But why are wordsmiths swapping manuscripts for vintage finds and thrifted treasures? Let’s dive in! The…
I want to try something with this blog and my writing career. Many writers like to give advice. Hell, I like giving advice, especially on writing, but if I\’m honest with myself, my writing advice isn\’t always suitable for everyone and maybe not anyone, but I like doing it so…
As a child, my parents called me ambitious. My classmates called me informative, and teachers called me creative. Personally, I think of myself as someone with a purpose. What is that purpose? Creating a world worth living in. What is the best way for me to do this? Well, I\’m…
It has been a little while since I did a book update on The Great Bandit. To help promote my book, I registered with a few sites, but then discovered that it would cost an arm and a leg. A few copies of the book…
Gary, a friend of mine, has a house full of dogs left by his late brother Ronnie, who was also my friend. He’s been living with them for almost a year. It’s unclear what he’ll do with these dogs, and he’s trying to find them homes. However, most of them…
Over the past five years, I have worked on the same damn book. An earlier version of the book had been published, but I thought it needed to be expanded upon. By the time I was finished, I had written forty chapters, and I\’m currently working on a second book.…
Here is something I had not done in a while; I lost my entire blog. As many know, I have Hemiplegic Migraines. These are some of the ugliest migraines a person can have. They affect my entire body and keep me bedridden for days, weeks, and even months. During these…
Guest Post by D K ELLIOTT The characters in your novel are the essence of your story, and you want your reader, your customer, to develop an emotional involvement with the characters. You create involvement of the reader when you bring him into the scenes as a participant in the action.…
As you all know, I have a chronic illness. I got significant news a month ago; they came out with a new medication I hadn’t tried. Yay! My doctors, Diana O’Connor, and Rachel Moore out of Oklahoma City, gave me a sample but said they didn’t have many so this…
You got to love migraines; they come when unexpected, especially while you are trying to be a writer. Nothing is worse than having a pounding headache, unable to see, inability to focus, and yet your mind keeps going back to your writing project. Writing with migraines is a bitch. So,…
A subordinating conjunction is a group of words connecting each other or a phrase called a conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, joining it to a main clause. Subordinating conjunctions go with dependent clauses used to redefine or change the focal point of a sentence. Now you know what a subordinating…
A subordinating conjunction is a group of words connecting each other or a phrase called a conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, joining it to a main clause. Subordinating conjunctions go with dependent clauses used to redefine or change the focal point of a sentence. Now you know what a subordinating…
This tutorial teaches how you can turn a PDF file into an image file. There are plenty of ways you can do this but, one of these methods I teach is free. The other way is by using the pad version of Adobe Acrobat Pro, which allows you to export a…
Dialogue tags are words which refer dialogue to a specific character. “Said” and “asked” are two common examples of dialogue tags. “I won’t help her!” said Christina. Dialogue tags are an important aspect of writing. When scenes have several characters, they help determine which character is speaking. Novice writers use…
I don’t want my daughter’s thinking they need to get married. I don’t want them to think they need a partner to define who they are. I also don’t want them thinking they need to have kids in order to fulfill their womanhood. Marriage and childbirth should always be an…