I wanted to give this book five stars, truly I did, but I was left a touch too unsatisfied with certain storylines at the end (I’m looking at you, Eleanor and Simon).
Erin Morgenstern is an impressive writer, and she … Read the rest
Priorities & Progress Post
Lunaria’s editing has been a journey my friends. One that is far longer than any book before. I blame and thank how exhaustingly thorough AutoCrit is, followed up by a Grammarly assisted readthrough. Altogether, the thoroughness of this first round … Read the rest
Sarah J Maas
Are you familiar with Sarah J Maas?
I recently plunged into her Throne of Glass YA series after a recommendation from a friend, and have zero regrets.
The last YA series I read was The Raven Cycle—a phenomenal series—in … Read the rest
Embracing Distractions
One thing I’ve learned in my few years of self-employment is that it’s okay to be distracted. Especially, when it comes to writing.
There are times in my work where I come to a hitch in the road. It’s unavoidable. … Read the rest
Edit Without Mercy
Let me tell you about my new favorite program—one I will happily advocate for to any other writer out there (aspiring or otherwise).
And guess what? AutoCrit is an editing software and I love it.
The Blurb: Attempt 1
I’ve said it before—perhaps a dozen times or so—that when it comes to the book publishing process, editing is my least favorite part.
However, my second is writing the “blurb” aka the book’s description.
I cringe just thinking about it. … Read the rest