Hi Rock Stars! In recent years I’ve really tried to make an effort to develop my understanding of what makes good storytelling, whether it is in book form, movie, or even music. Storytelling is everywhere, and though catching the difference between a good story and a bad one can be second nature to most writers,… Continue reading How to Write a Logline
Hi Rockstars! It's been almost ten weeks since I began my agent querying process for Project Castle, my YA fantasy novel with a Venetian Carnival twist set in 1796 Italy. Since then, I've received my fair share of rejections and full manuscript requests (of which I'm still waiting to hear from). All in all, I've… Continue reading The Truth About the Querying Trenches
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou I came across this quote by Maya Angelou recently and it really struck a chord with me. I hope it will with you as well. I think all writers have been affected by the malady of bearing an untold story inside them… Continue reading Writing & Loving in Equal Measure
Hello, Rock Stars! Recently, I went through some feedback I received from an editor on the first 50 pages of my WIP. I also took a week off from any writing and simply read as much as I could. I managed to inhale four YA novels, and it was amazing to pick up on certain… Continue reading Editor’s Advice: Hook & Inciting Event
Happy Monday Rock Stars! I am coming to you from a super high of emotions today. Last weekend my wonderful writing group evaluated my draft of Project Castle and the developmental feedback they gave me was gold! I have a list of things I have to address and the giddy attitude to start. I really… Continue reading Weekly Update: Newsletter Feature with Jean Pace + Giveaway
Hello rock stars! I hope you've had a wonderful week. I recently had the opportunity to chat with writer and editor, Amber Lambda, and we came up with the idea of doing a reverse spotlight on her blog. She asked me all of the same questions I normally ask my spotlighted authors, and it was… Continue reading Weekly Update: Guest Post with Amber Lambda + Giveaway
Melissa Muhlenkamp 