RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
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How to Publish a Short Story, Part 1: Calls for Submission
So you’ve written a story you’d like to sell. That’s awesome! Let’s take a look at who’s buying.
How to Publish a Short Story, Part 2: Submitting Your Story
You’ve found a publication you like, and you’re ready to submit your story. Don’t worry if you’re terrified, that’s completely normal (sorry). Here are some easy steps to follow.
How to Publish a Short Story, Part 3: Rejections and Acceptances
You found a call, submitted a story, and now you’ve heard back! Let’s look at the final steps.
How to Write the Same Paragraph in Seven Different Genres
Romance, Comedy Romance, Erotica, Horror, Comedy Horror, Upbeat Sci-fi/Fantasy, and Dark Sci-Fi/Fantasy
3 Reasons to Hit a Word Count
And What to Do if You Don’t
Three Ways to Practice Writing Without Writing
When you’ve got time or motivation but not both
How to Rewrite a Story for a Different Call
An article I wrote for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association blog
How Not to Compare Yourself to Other Writers
The next time your anxiety is fussing, throw these truths at it.
How to Write Sexual Tension
One of the fun things about writing romance is that it’s actually your job to annoy readers!
3 Weird Ghosts That Would Make Good Characters
Finding Fresh Phantoms
The Living and the Dead
Paranormal Romance Series #1: Ghosts and Humans
The Living and the Undead
Paranormal Romance Series #2: Vampires and Humans
Unusual Vampires
Folklore is full of bloodsucking beasts. Here are a few unusual vampires that might make good characters.
From OTP to OC's
How to scrub your favorite fandom couple into original characters
How I Turned My First Short Story Acceptance Into Four More
An article I wrote for Authors Publish Magazine
How to Turn Your Favorite Weird Topic Into a Story
We’ve all got our strange hobbies, weird interests, and in-depth knowledge of obscure topics.
Writing a First Kiss
There are a million different ways to write a great first kiss. We’ll look at some basics.
Love at First Sight
Love at first sight is maybe not the most realistic of tropes, but it’s a huge favorite in romance writing.
POV Switching in Romance
Which characters’ perspective do you want to show?
How to Write Implied Smut
A NSFW guide for SFW stories
Everybody's Got Plans: Useful Lists for Fics
There are different skills involved in writing long works, and one of them is organization. Here are some of my go-to outlines and lists.
What to do with your body while your brain is trying to write
For whatever reason, it’s easier to let my mind flow free when the rest of me is doing something else. If you share in this, here are a few no-cost solutions.
A Beastly Bookshelf
Looking to write a creature feature? Here are some of the monstrous reference books that I use for inspiration.
The Competence Kink
The competence kink is the idea that we’re attracted to people who demonstrate incredible talent.