Today’s Author Spotlight is on Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt!
– Award-winning writer of poetry and prose
Author: Morgan Hazelwood
Morgan Hazelwood (she/her) is a fantasy novelist who blogs and vlogs writing tips and writerly musings.
She likes taking pictures of the sky, reading a good book, and ambiverting from her living room. She's also a voice for the fairy-tale audio drama: Anansi Storytime and its sister podcast: Legendsmith.
She's been known to procrasti-clean her whole house and alphabetize other people's bookshelves.
When Writing? Small Changes Can Fix Big Issues
What do you do when a friend helping critique you work says you got it all wrong?
The fix might be easier than you think.
#34 Query Corner – Emilia Afloat
When a sorcerer steals her father away, Emilia cobbles together a crew from her siblings to escape her home island and rescue her papá.
See the finishing touches that get this query focused and ready for agents.
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The Secret To Writing
Did you know there’s a way to take your writing from draft to beloved classic? Something often skipped when you’re learning all the ‘should’ and ‘should nots’ of the novelist’s world?
Author Spotlight: Azriel Hope
Today’s Author Spotlight is on Azriel Hope!
– a YA fantasy and romance writer for both books AND the small screen
The Grind versus The Hustle: Comparing Office Work and Creative Work
These days? I’m working two gigs: one by day for pay, and by night to write.
But, I see the 9-to-5 getting a worse rap than I think it deserves. Both have their benefits — even beyond our capitalistic society.
Author Spotlight: Joanne Machin
Today’s Author Spotlight is on Joanne Machin
– a multi-passionate contemporary own voices romance author
How One Writer Uses Trello To Track Her Creative Progress
At some point in any creative’s life, they realize they can’t keep track of it all in their head.
For me? The solution was Trello. To do boards, very visual, online. It checked all my boxes.
Read on to see how.
(Note: this post is not sponsored. However, if Trello sees this and wants to sponsor me, I’m not saying no ;) )
#33 Query Corner – THE WITCH IN THE ENVELOPE
A little past season, but still a fun query. See how I helped revise this dark holiday legend.
THE WITCH IN THE ENVELOPE, is a dark twist on the legend of St. Nick, Nick and his Watchers aren’t here to leave toys — they’re here to keep Mara, the vengeful witch, from kidnapping children to fuel her magic.
Check out my latest query rewrite which takes a query from the hows of the writing to the stakes of the story.
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