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➤ Join the private WriterSpark Book Cover Facebook Group! As an independent author, it may be overwhelming to think about how to find and […]
➤ Join the private WriterSpark Book Cover Facebook Group! When to Change the Cover or Title of a Book One of the tricky parts […]
10 Things to Love About Reading and Writing Cozy Mysteries While the mystery genre is huge, there are 10 things to love about […]
The benefits of having a writing coach are probably endless. Lengthy at the very least. Whether you are an aspiring writer looking to elevate your skills and take your craft to the next level or a seasoned writer seeking to reignite your creative spark, a writing coach could meet your needs. And whether you're a novelist, a blogger, or a content creator, a writing coach could be your ticket to success. Today I'm talking about the many benefits--ten to be exact-- of having a writing coach by your side.
How to Create Fictional Characters that Jump off the Page Crafting Stories or Baking a Cake? Creating fictional characters that jump off the […]
The Magical Power of World-Building for Fictional Worlds Get the World-Building Checklists & Planning Sheets Printables Captivating Fictional Worlds There is magical power […]
I love to infuse history and magic in my books and series. In my Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking Mystery series, Harlow is a […]
Do you know How to Make Your Plot ‘High Concept’? What is ‘High Concept’? High concept is a buzz phrase that’s both abstract […]
There are so many reasons to write cozy mysteries. In my book, there are 10 of them. The mystery genre is huge. From […]