How I Self-Edit My Fiction Books

October 5, 2022.Reading time 19 minutes.

Why does it take me half an eternity to publish? Well, I take editing very seriously…

How I’ve Grown as a Writer Since My Debut Novel

April 6, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s been over ten years since I wrote my debut novel, and over five years since I published it. How have I grown as a writer during this time? Click to read about the top three areas I feel I’ve most improved in.

Tips for Conquering Stress as an Author

February 9, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Does being an author stress you out sometimes? If so, check out my top four tips for conquering stress as an author.

Pros & Cons of Sharing Your Writing Progress Online

September 15, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Should writers share their writing progress online regularly? Well, here’s my take on it…

Why Writers Should Watch Movies

June 23, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Movies normally get a bad rep in the Book Community, but here’s why I, as an author, appreciate the educational storytelling value of a good movie.

How to Mentally Survive Writing a Series

May 19, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Writing a series can be mentally taxing on authors. Here are three tips to help writers not go crazy while penning book after book.

How To Write Realistic Christian Characters

January 20, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Writing Christian characters can be a difficult concept to grasp. How can we make them realistic while not crossing the line into too legalistic, or too edgy? Join me in learning how we can craft believable Christian characters who are realistically flawed and still lead the reader on a Christ-centered journey.

How to Give Your Writing an Emotional Punch

September 16, 2020.Reading time 18 minutes.

Do you have a hard time crafting palpable emotions for your characters? Check out today’s post where I reveal my top tips for writing scenes that will take your readers on an emotional roller coaster.

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling from Boy Meets World

September 2, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

Boy Meets World is an iconic 90s TV show, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I’ve learned about writing from Boy Meets World.

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling from The Help

August 5, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett is not only a modern classic, but a piece of literature as important to American history as Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. With so much merit, what can The Help teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I’ve learned about writing from my favorite historical fiction novel.