The Simple Reason I’m Terrified to Break My Writing Streak

For a lot of writers, November means writing. The weather is cruddy, the computer is cozy, and many of us … More

The Return of the Morgan! Reading, Writing, and Conventions (oh my)

Hey! It’s been a minute, but I’ve been doing stuff off of the socials. Let’s do this in backwards order. … More

Why I’m NOT Doing NaNoWriMo This Year — But Will Be Writing

I’m not doing NaNoWriMo again — but I’ll still be writing!

Incorporating Critique

Getting a manuscript read and critiqued can really help a story shine. But, where do you find the right people to critique your work and what’s the best way to incorporate their feedback?

Burnout is a BEAST

It’s been a couple months and I wanted to check in. Apparently, being a blogger, Youtuber, podcaster, actively querying author, and social media addict for over 7 years can burn someone out. Who knew?

Morgan’s 2024 Resolutions

Each January, I like to look at what I’ve been up to and re-prioritize. Last year was a year of reading, revision, and conventions. This year? Well, I think I want to focus on my writing.

Morgan’s 2023 Retrospective (Part 1)

Past Retrospectives: 2022 1/2 | 2022 2/2 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 As 2023 comes … More

I’m Not a Writer In December

I spend most of my year thinking, breathing, talking, planning things for my writing. Come December, though? All bets are … More

NaNoWriMo Broke My Will Power Save

My executive function is completely broken, destroyed, and shattered. I know it’s completely my fault, and yet I’m doing absolutely nothing to stop it. It is taking so much energy, focus, and motivation to get my words in that I have absolutely no will power left to resist… myself. NaNoWriMo has completely broken my will power save.