RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
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.
POV Switching in Romance
POV (point of view) is one of the most critical writing decisions. Which characters’ perspective do you want to show? In a romance, there are usually two choices: showing the reader both main characters’ thoughts, or just one of them. Here are a few pros and cons of both approaches.
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.
Unusual Vampires
Writers sometimes shy away from vampire characters because they’re so common. Fortunately, folklore is full of bloodsucking beasts. Here are a few unusual vampires that might make good characters.
Writing a First Kiss
There are a million different ways to write a great first kiss. We’ll look at some basics.
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. Here are a few ideas for working with this trope.
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.
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