by Kayleigh | Jul 1, 2026 | Writing Exercises and Prompts, Writing Tips
When I taught undergraduate writing courses, my most commonly taught course was an introduction to professional writing. This meant that while I would have a handful of English majors each semester, I also had a lot of students from other majors—students who didn’t... by Kayleigh | Jun 17, 2026 | Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips
I’m the first to admit that I am terrible at titling my written works. I stress over it too much—what if I pick something and change my mind? What if I don’t hit the right tone? The thing is, your title isn’t just about the story: a good or bad title can... 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...
