I hate when the internet makes me feel like in order to become a successful writer, I need a loyal fanbase before I even publish a book - like I need a platform that's already big and promising. I hate that in order to meet agents and editors, you have to live in New York … Continue reading 11 Things I Hate about the Writing World
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Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
Genre: Nonfiction Copyright: 2016 Remember me talking about gimmicky writing books? This book had that feel. It was drowning in "do this, and you'll write the next bestseller" tone, like a car salesman. I had high hopes for this one. According to the bio, Cron has worked as a literary agent, and a "story consultant … Continue reading Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
Just a Matter of Time
Two books. That’s a thing. It doesn’t feel like it right now. I mean, I get that writing, finishing, and publishing two novels is a feat; it’s an accomplishment worthy of advertisement. But I keep seeing the sales as the proof of that accomplishment. I’m not really selling, but I finished them, right? I did … Continue reading Just a Matter of Time
