Morgan’s 2026 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.

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

Working with a Three-Act Structure

It’s not as strict and formulaic as it sounds!

#writingTips from #balticon55

Yes, That IS a ‘Real Word’

Language exists for one reason — to convey a thought or concept.

So what makes a word real? To me? If you’ve successfully conveyed your thought, you’ve used real words.

7 Ways Writers Handle Rejection

I got a LOT of form rejections last year, that pushed me into taking a break from querying. I’m currently embracing options #4 and #3, but contemplating #5, #6, and #7. Which methods have you tried?

The 5 Components of a Query Letter

I know, I talk a lot about queries and the querying process. You may have even heard me say most of this before, but I’ve decided to break it out again in a clean format. Because?

Query letters are hard.

Also? I made a nifty infographic!

9 Terms All Querying Authors Should Know

If you want to be traditionally published, you’re gonna need an agent. Which means — you need to query an agent. Here are 9 terms you’re gonna run into.

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