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In the first video of my series, “Unpacking Common Writing Advice,” I dive into the phrase “Write What You Know.” This often-repeated advice is frequently misunderstood—either taken too literally or leaving writers, especially those in speculative fiction, scratching their heads. What does it actually mean, and how can you apply it to your writing without…
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The worst thing a writer can do is neglect their characters. It doesn’t matter how exciting your plot is, how interesting your world building and lore are, or how much steamy romance you include if you don’t create realistic and relatable characters. Many writers often mistake the plot or action of the story as the…
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Transcript: Hey everyone! It has been a minute. In December, I decided to take a break from YouTube, my blog, and all the other social media things in order to get myself in a strong place for the start of 2025. There are a lot of awesome things I have planned for this year, including…
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One of my favorite past-times is challenging ideas. Many people have debunked the phrase “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” However, I am starting to see it pop up around being a book coach. When I first looked into getting certified to be a book coach, I found an opinion article. It claimed…
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Transcript: At the risk of sounding like Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille, I believe everyone can and should write a novel. A lot of people would probably tell me I’m crazy for saying that, but I still stand by it. Now, I’m not saying you need to show it to anyone or try to publish it.…
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Understanding others’ ignorance can be frustrating, but anger is unproductive. Effective communication involves respect and finding common ground, especially during politically charged discussions, to maintain relationships and promote understanding.
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If you’ve been following my channel—or if you’re new here—you’ve probably gathered that I’m a huge fan of reading. There are so many reasons for this: 1) it’s fun, 2) it’s educational, and 3) there’s so much we gain from reading that we don’t even realize while we’re doing it. Each book offers unique insights,…
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On Saturday, I officially started training as a book coach by enrolling in the Author Accelerator’s book coaching program. This is a self-paced coarse with a nine-month deadline, and I am planning on completing it in six months, by the end of April 2025. My goal is to have it done before the lighter summer…
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At the DFW Writer’s Conference, I realized that imposter syndrome affects many, including myself. By learning coping skills and embracing my progress, I’m optimistic about my writing journey and excited for future opportunities ahead.
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In March of this year, I self-published my debut novel, the Soul Child. Now, among several other writing projects, I am working on book two of the series I’m currently calling “The Ascendants Series”. The goal for this book is to be around 125,000 words because that was the approxamate length of the first one,…
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