My final bit of advice isn't really about writing, it's about being a writer. Find your tribe. Be generous. Stay humble. Keep reading. In the spirit of the above, I'm running a 24-hour giveaway for a MYSTERY BOOK BOX. It will include at least two books -- one of mine for sure -- swag and goodies to be determined. I'd only ask if you post on social media at all, that you … [Read more...] about Last Day Giveaway! 30 Days of Writing Advice
DAY 29 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Where You Write Matters (or it doesn’t)
DAY 29 This month of daily writing advice will include tidbits, tips, and sometimes tricks. This isn't a replacement for editing or book coaching, it's meant as a jumping off point for exploration and thought! I hope it helps! ~Amy Amy xo WHERE I WRITE After two and a half years in my current home, I bought a desk chair. I didn't buy a desk, mind you. I'm using a small folding table. … [Read more...] about DAY 29 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Where You Write Matters (or it doesn’t)
Day 28 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Understanding Voice in Fiction
DAY 28 This month of daily writing advice will include tidbits, tips, and sometimes tricks. This isn't a replacement for editing or book coaching, it's meant as a jumping off point for exploration and thought! I hope it helps! ~Amy Amy xo WHAT THE HECK IS VOICE? It's a vague term for many of us, but I tend to take it quite literally. It's how my writing SOUNDS -- inside my head, to my … [Read more...] about Day 28 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Understanding Voice in Fiction
Day 27 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Two Tips for Creating Secondary Characters
DAY 27 This month of daily writing advice will include tidbits, tips, and sometimes tricks. This isn't a replacement for editing or book coaching, it's meant as a jumping off point for exploration and thought! I hope it helps! ~Amy Amy xo TWO TIPS FOR SECONDARY CHARACTERS Your secondary characters need love too, and they need to be as carefully created as your main character -- just … [Read more...] about Day 27 – 30 Days of Writing Advice – Two Tips for Creating Secondary Characters