“A year ago, I never imagined I’d…” You hear that saying a lot in the Writing Community. Some people can accomplish more than one first draft in a year. Some can have a fully polished novel in that same time frame. Some can multi-task multiple books and ideas at once. Some can make it through … Continue reading “A Year Ago…”
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NaNoNoMore
If you’re a writer of any kind, I’m sure at one point or another you’ve likely heard of — and maybe participated in — the non-profit organization NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) that hosts an annual 50,000 word novel writing challenge every November. NaNoWriMo also used to host two Camp sessions in April and July … Continue reading NaNoNoMore
Are We Pitch Eventing Too Much?
You know, I think we've started going a little bit overboard on the pitch events across Twitter and Bluesky. Once they became hype events that fostered author and agent engagement, I think we made a few too many for the fun of it. Am I complaining? Of course not! Pitch events are a great way … Continue reading Are We Pitch Eventing Too Much?
In Memoriam of P. T. Wyant
Life really hasn’t gone to plan since July. I disappeared mid-May, intending to update that I would be on a six-week hiatus, but life got away from me. When I came back in July, life was in an upheaval. There were so many posts I had desired to write and publish and things to do, … Continue reading In Memoriam of P. T. Wyant
So Much Numbness (Snippet Sunday 5.12.19)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback, and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading So Much Numbness (Snippet Sunday 5.12.19)
I’m No Princess (Snippet Sunday 5.5.19)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback, and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading I’m No Princess (Snippet Sunday 5.5.19)
“Why Me?” (Snippet Sunday 4.28.19)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback, and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading “Why Me?” (Snippet Sunday 4.28.19)
