Hello, wonderful readers! In some ways, I fear this post will be even more controversial than my last. As always, you are all people of free will who may choose to ignore said-advice. However, I do think we could all benefit from challenging our writing habits, thus stretching our abilities as authors. This post is… Continue reading Does Your MC Need to Be Female? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
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Is Romance a Crutch? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
Hello, wonderful readers! I'm taking this time to do a mini blog series on challenging your writer habits. It is easy to fall into what we know--what's comfortable. But is that always beneficial? Part of developing as a writer is choosing to stretch your creative limits, and discover new ways to share your stories. Recently,… Continue reading Is Romance a Crutch? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
Why YA Science Fiction is an Underrated Genre + Better Than Fantasy
Hello, dear readers! I am a HUGE fan of science fiction. Some of my favorite stories are considered sci-fi (though, to be fair, Hunger Games is dystopian sci-fi) What I'm confused by, though, is the lack of new YA science fiction in today's top releases, especially given the amount of fantasy novels. Now, I love… Continue reading Why YA Science Fiction is an Underrated Genre + Better Than Fantasy
Why Writing Multiple Novels Can Be Overwhelming… But Rewarding
Hello, readers! I am Oceane and I am actively writing four novels. Yay! I'm the kind of person to have lofty, somewhat unattainable goals that I strive to see through. Until I get burnt out... and feel like a failure... and grow apathetic when I actually just need some motivation. Anyone else relate? XD After… Continue reading Why Writing Multiple Novels Can Be Overwhelming… But Rewarding
Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
You've been there. Perhaps you had just woken up, coffee/tea in hand. You sit down in front of your computer, determined to write at least one thousand words. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to type. Your fingers outstretch and... nothing. Your mind is blank, the ideas gone. It's definitely a struggle, trying to… Continue reading Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
Bad Reviews Suck… But It's Not the End of the World
As most of you know, I'm in the act of publishing my debut novel! I've had multiple people read it in exchange for a review, and while most were encouraging, I did get a two-star review (disclaimer: I'm not upset with the person who wrote the review. I asked for an honest opinion and that's… Continue reading Bad Reviews Suck… But It's Not the End of the World
Healthy Family Relationships Need to be a Thing
Hey all! I'm back today with another hot take on the things that lack in literature, specifically YA. Today it's alllll about families! If you didn't get the gist of it from the title, I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of representation for healthy family dynamics. Listen, I get it. There are a lot of… Continue reading Healthy Family Relationships Need to be a Thing
Why the “Strong, Independent Woman” Cliche in Literature is Harmful
This post might not sit well with everyone, and you might disagree, but I ask that you all please keep your comments respectful. Thanks! If you've read any novel written in the last ten years, you're bound to have seen the strong, kick-butt woman stereotype. They're either the lead or play a pivotal role in… Continue reading Why the “Strong, Independent Woman” Cliche in Literature is Harmful
Why Diversity is Important in Novels
Today's post is something I'm pretty passionate about, so I think it's time to talk about it! For most people, diversity is either something they see as a big negative when reading, or the exact opposite. Unfortunately, we're in an age where hearing the word diversity can make us hesitant. The problem with the word… Continue reading Why Diversity is Important in Novels
Why Editing is Crucial, No Matter What
Hello my lovely readers! As many of you know, I have been busy editing Rose's Wrath and trying to get it ready for publication! Now, I'll be honest here: I absolutely HATE editing. It's the bane of my writing existence. Even the thought of it makes me annoyed. And I've been editing Rose's Wrath for… Continue reading Why Editing is Crucial, No Matter What
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