Internal Monologue: When is Telling Showing
One of the first pieces of advice everyone gives to new writers is show, not tell. […]
Avoiding Emotional Redundancy
Every scene in your manuscript should have a purpose, and move the story forward. So obviously, […]
Guest Blog Post: Doreen Leong
Disclosure: Chococlectic approached me with a free sample box to evaluate. I was so intrigued by […]
Sidekicks and Sounding Boards
Ever wonder why so many characters have sidekicks? It’s not so much that the character couldn’t […]
Antagonists Who Aren’t Villains
Does every story need a villain? There is a big difference between a villain and an […]
Fake Chocolate (Book 3, Chocoverse Series)
We are doing an IndiGoGo campaign for the third book in the Chocoverse series. I could […]
Tension as Uncertainty
No matter what your genre, maintaining tension is key to keeping readers engaged. Too often, I […]
Guest Blog: Kevin Wenzel
I’m going out to the opening weekend of Choctoberfest, the month-long Chocolate extravaganza held annually in […]
Language Learning in Literature and Life
As a language learner, things can get a little overwhelming at times. Having a conversation one-on-one […]
Promises to the Reader: Avoiding The Empty Doughnut
I’ve been binge-watching past episodes of Master Chef. In one challenge from a few seasons ago, […]