An Easy Dialogue Tip For When You’re Stuck on a Scene

Confession time: I love writing dialogue. It's probably my favorite aspect of writing fiction and I live for dialogue that's well-written and rife with character development. But that doesn't mean writing dialogue isn't hard... it most certainly can be. Which is where this easy peasy dialogue tip comes in! https://youtu.be/ybYOj2xuL7A Honestly, I could do so … Continue reading An Easy Dialogue Tip For When You’re Stuck on a Scene

The Definitive YA Book Title Generator: Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps!

Looking to title your up-and-coming YA novel (especially if it's fantasy or science fiction)? Say no more! I have a foolproof formula for coming up with captivating, marketable, and *totally original* YA book titles. Behold, the definitive YA book title generator!!! Warning: snarkiness ahead. Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps So, I don't … Continue reading The Definitive YA Book Title Generator: Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps!

Short Story 101 When You Don’t Like Writing Short Stories

Listen, I'm gonna be honest here: this one wasn't that interesting to talk about. Sixteen is a collection of--you guessed it--sixteen short stories by young adult authors from the 80s. It had some good ones, it had some not-so-good ones. I enjoyed reading it but it also brought back a lot of... interesting memories about … Continue reading Short Story 101 When You Don’t Like Writing Short Stories