Blogging about my books, the writing process, mindset, and anything else I feel like sharing.
Paragraphs are easy to overlook when we talk about the writing process. We focus on plot, voice, structure, or argument. But strong paragraphs are what keep readers turning the page—or scrolling to the next section.
Read MoreThe short answer is: I can’t stop! There are too many voices in my head, and I have too many pre-made covers collecting dust in my cloud drive!
I’ll get to the long answer in a minute, but first I want to mention a trend I’ve seen lately.
Read MoreMake It: Turn Your Creative Skill Into a Business and Thrive Doing What You Love by Martina Flor is a must-read for creatives who want to turn passion into profit. As a creative professional, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the business side of your passion. Martina Flor’s Make It is a breath of fresh air—a practical, encouraging, and inspiring guide to building a sustainable creative career.
Read MoreIf you’re a busy professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring author, you’ve probably thought about writing a book or maintaining a consistent blog. However, finding the time to put words to paper (or screen) can be a daunting task. That’s where a ghostwriter comes in.
Read MoreToday I’m excited to share an interview with author Dennis James Sweeney! Dennis is the author of How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses from the New World Library. He has an MFA from Oregon State University and a PhD from the University of Denver. Originally from Cincinnati, he lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he teaches Creative Writing at Amherst College.
Read MoreHow to Submit by Dennis James Sweeney is the book every writer needs but rarely finds—a warm, insightful, and deeply practical guide to navigating the world of literary publishing with confidence and joy. Before reading How to Submit, I focused on sending completed novels to literary agents or publisher who accepted unagented submissions, but this book showed me there are other options that I was completely overlooking. Yay!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again where I like to look at how the year went compared to the goals I set at the beginning of the year and think about what I want to accomplish in the upcoming year. In my 2023 review, I reflected on the books I read, the books I wrote, and the books from my catalogue that sold the most that year.
Read MoreConquering a nonfiction book project requires juggling research, structuring complex arguments, and maintaining clarity throughout your writing. While these challenges might seem daunting, there's a simple and effective solution: sticky notes.
Read MoreHi, I'm Michelle! Writing is a passion of mine. I love to entertain and educate through my writing. I started out writing about business and money and have moved on to thrillers and picture books.
Spending time with family is what I'm all about. Life's too short!
I have two amazing sons who love Lego and ninjas...and TV (sigh)!! We read a ton of storybooks to make up for the TV thing. One of the best ways to explain things is through stories of course.
If it was up to me, I'd have chips and dip for dinner every night with a super dark chocolate bar to round out the meal...and maybe an apple! It's a good thing I've got kids and a husband. They keep me responsible (and healthy).
