This week I’m taking a break from the usual writing blogs (huuuge guide on world building coming in the next couple of weeks) to talk about author bios. So, what’s an author bio? Well, it’s this little paragraph that introduces a writer and sums up who they are. Think: their work, their credentials and really, anything else that readers should know about them. Naturally, as you can imagine, this is probably one of the most important things you’ll ever write (aside from your stories). A killer author bio can make or break your book’s sale – literally. You’ll be pitching it to literary agents, publishers and your readers. It’s your…

I think it’s safe to say that all writers want to write the perfect scene; one that will blow their readers away. A scene that will stick with them long after they’ve turned the final page. Something that will become part of popular culture, something that defines your books or the characters in them. If you want to write the perfect scene, then you’re in the right place.  Crafting a truly memorable scene isn’t just about throwing some characters into a setting and hoping for the best. It’s a deliberate process that involves careful planning, a deep understanding of your characters, and a keen awareness of how your scene fits…

Oh yes, we’re doing this. We’re talking about something I hate: when to delete a scene. Scary, right? I KNOW. I think it’s pretty obvious at this point that I’m deeply attached to my writing. I’m especially attached to some of the scenes I write late at night, when the rest of the world sleeps and my companions are my nightlight, and the occasional street cat meowing outside. I firmly believe my best work happens after the witching hour. Most of the stuff I’ve written that have also gotten published were written after midnight. However, as great as some scenes I write are, sometimes, they just don’t fit. And yeah,…