by | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments
As an author, I can say that I would not be where I am today without reading. Writers of all shapes and forms must become good readers. In fact, it is one of only two ways to get better at writing (the other being practice). While I think it is important to read...
by | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments
Young adult fiction is one of the few genres that specifies the age range it is targeted toward. Typically, people from mid-teens to early-20s are associated with the genre, and many novels are marketed toward women of this age. Yet, despite the clear indicator of who...
by | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments
Websites like Time Magazine and Booklist love to list the “best” young adult (YA) novels of all time, with lists reaching to 50 or 100 novels. Any such list is bound to be subjective. What, after all, are the qualifications that make a YA novel “best?” Is it the...
by | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments
Everyone messes up in life, and authors are no exception. Words are very powerful, and authors have a duty to ensure that their words are providing goodness and not evil. Even with good intentions, authors still occasionally find ways to write stories that rub their...
by | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments
Authors are a mixed bag. Some like to be quiet, isolated hermits, while others are ready for an interview or a book signing any day, any time. Whether you are the first or the second, it is important to find a balance, especially when it comes to the internet. It is...
by | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments
YA is one of the most popular book genres of all time, and the genre only continues to grow following the success of authors like JK Rowling and John Green. But how did YA start, and where does it go from here? The genre has only been around for a short period, but...
by | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments
Every writer faces this: the dreaded Writer’s Block. Although it seems simple enough to fix (just write, people say), it can be devastating for any writer. One day of inactivity can ruin months of daily progress. If you find yourself falling into this rut often, here...
by | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments
Writers are always told to read, read, read, but sometimes we need a break. Luckily, many YouTube channels cater to creative individuals. If you don’t know where to start (or you’ve tapped out all the videos under “writer”), here’s my list of some great channels you...
by | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Reading below your age level is often frowned upon, but it shouldn’t be. Children’s and young adult fiction novels can be some of the most thought-provoking series out there. I’ve come up with 6 series I think each teen should read before they graduate high school....
by | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments
Every author hopes their work will transcend all demographics. Yet, there are obvious tropes that go along with each genre. Sci-fi is for the 40-year-old man who lives with his parents, romance is for the 65 year old woman who yearns for youth, and young adult is for...
