by Kayleigh | Oct 30, 2025 | Writing Tips
I may not be one for horror, but in honor of Halloween, let’s talk about this dark genre. Horror invites readers to confront their own fears and, often, what in (or about) the world makes them uncomfortable. Ideally, it won’t just scare; it will also get the reader to... by Kayleigh | Jun 4, 2025 | Writing Tips
When world-building, writers should have detailed notes about the world created. You need to be able to see it, hear it, smell it, taste it, feel it. You also need to be able to pull readers in through subtext, background, and dialogue—not lengthy exposition. You need... by Kayleigh | May 8, 2025 | Writing Tips
Many writers get caught up in the visual details when world-building and forget the other senses. Telling me about what a character is seeing is great, but what does the world smell like? Sound like? Ask yourself: when reading, what details pull YOU into a world?... by Kayleigh | Apr 17, 2025 | Writing Tips
It happens to all of us at some point. Our motivation seems to flicker, maybe we lose it entirely. For some it may stem from writer’s block (frustration), maybe burnout (exhaustion), or for some just a sense of apathy (lack of interest/enjoyment). It’s a scary thing... by Kayleigh | Mar 20, 2025 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again. And with it there is the danger of head-hopping, or jumping from one perspective to another. Why... by Kayleigh | Mar 6, 2025 | Writing Tips
Utilizing the multiple point of view structure in a novel can allow for greater perspective and a slow reveal of the full picture, but this structure needs to be used with intention, and each character needs to have equal purpose within your story. This doesn’t...
