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Nanowrimo Workbook Flash Sale!

That's right! Download a copy of the Nanowrimo Workbook, my guide to having your most successful Nanowrimo ever, for FREE with code Nano22. This sale is only good through the 12th, so download now! This workbook is based on my Nanowrimo Bootcamp series here on the blog, which uses exercises like those below to prepare… Continue reading Nanowrimo Workbook Flash Sale!

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The Publishing Roadmap Preview

That's right! October 1 I'll be releasing the third and finally installment of the author roadmap series over in my shop. The series covers everything from Nanowrimo to writing your first book on your own schedule, how to settle on and develop an idea, all the way through to picking what publishing path works best… Continue reading The Publishing Roadmap Preview

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Camp Nanowrimo

Did you take part? What was your goal? I normally ignore the camp events, but I had several short stories I wanted to get done for Patreon, so I decided hey, why not do Camp Nanowrimo? Guys, I got so close. I ended up short of my goal, but I still wrote 33,881 of my… Continue reading Camp Nanowrimo

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The New Author Workbook

With the second book in the Author Roadmap series coming out at the end of the month, I thought now might be a good time to highlight the first book, the New Author Workbook. If you're looking for ideas on how to write, then this is the book for you. It includes printable worksheets to… Continue reading The New Author Workbook

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Are you a writer?

I post a lot of info around here for new authors, whether you are still working on your manuscript, publishing your first book, or looking to dip into self publishing. Over on my Services page, you can also find a link to my Advice for Writers, which has recently been updated to include recent blog… Continue reading Are you a writer?

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Plans for 2022

Since I got sick a few years ago, I've been struggling to find a balance between all my ideas and the amount of time and energy I have to work on them. While most of my symptoms have been tamed, I still struggle with fatigue and brain fog/memory/focus issues every day. It's a delicate juggling… Continue reading Plans for 2022

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Nanowrimo 2021 Sample Chapter

If you've read Magic in the Headlines, then this might look familiar. The first chapter of Magic in the Jazz Age (book 2) appears at the end of that book. I'm in the process of editing this book for Nanowrimo in preparation for its release in spring 2022. Chapter One: AJ Tuesday, April 27, 1925… Continue reading Nanowrimo 2021 Sample Chapter

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Spotting Scams for Authors

As I've been advertising more over the past year, I've started getting some questionable messages in my DMs and inbox, so I thought it was about time to outline a few of the scams out there directed at writers. Some of these are out-and-out-fraud, while others are just things that you shouldn't pay for in… Continue reading Spotting Scams for Authors

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Preorders, & What I’m Writing

The pre order for my fall release, COLORS IN THE DARK, is now up on Amazon and on Gumroad. I'm still waiting on cover art, which is in progress, and I should have it back from copy edits this week, so it's moving into the final stages. As a reminder, Patreon members not only got… Continue reading Preorders, & What I’m Writing

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It was Bound to Happen

Hi, my name is Sìne and I like stationery. A lot. When we moved, I valiantly pared down and packed away my stationery supplies. It was a lot. I managed to fit most if it into one or two boxes. One or two boxes I have not seen in over a year. And about halfway… Continue reading It was Bound to Happen