It's so hard to start a new project, especially after finishing two books. That's the place I'm at right now. My young adult sapphic novel, Does Love Always Win?, has been published for three and a half months, and my young adult superhero book, Superficial, comes out in a year. So now what? What kind … Continue reading Writing Conundrums: Tried-and-True or New and Challenging?
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Change of Scenery
I was in desperate need of a break. Even just the thought of doing more marketing for my debut book Does Love Always Win? or my new book Superficial was stressing me out. I was at the point where when I saw one of the bookmarks I ordered with my book's cover image for marketing, … Continue reading Change of Scenery
Speak Your Truth
Photo by Polina Kovaleva Tomorrow I'm doing something completely new and different for me. I'm teaching 6-12 year olds about creative writing at the library that also hosted my book launch! I first was feeling really nervous about this seminar. Who am I to teach creative writing? I'm still learning myself! One of the 2023 … Continue reading Speak Your Truth
Dealing With Change
I had a writing routine that worked really well for me. I'd write for an hour before work and then sometimes after work depending on how my brain felt. But everything has changed now that I have a baby. Even though I'm on family leave, my time for writing is minimal. So much time is … Continue reading Dealing With Change
A Year of No Resolutions
A new year is always a good time for reflecting on the previous year. And let me tell you, at this exact time last year I had no idea at all what 2022 would bring. I was in a pretty sad state. I wasn't happy at all in my day job, I was receiving rejections … Continue reading A Year of No Resolutions
When Imposter Syndrome Strikes
It's inevitable, like death and taxes, the dreaded writer imposter syndrome. You never know when it's going to strike, and sometimes it can be crippling. All writers go through this, and it's been sneaking around my home recently at the worst possible time. I have a deadline for myself to finish the following by December … Continue reading When Imposter Syndrome Strikes
Deadline Driven
It's been hard to juggle all the various commitments I've had lately, between starting a new day job that's very writing based, editing my book that's being published, marketing for my book and all that it entails (social media, answering Q&A's, creating a newsletter, updating my website, creating business cards etc.), and trying to write/edit … Continue reading Deadline Driven
What’s Next?
It's been a couple months now since I signed the contract with my publishing company and it's finally starting to sink in that I'm going to be a published author! DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? will be out June 2023 for everyone to read! Some days I still don't believe it, but most days I'm on … Continue reading What’s Next?
Taking a Break?
Photo by Ann H from Pexels This past snowy weekend I typed the last two words of the first draft of my newest manuscript...THE END. Yep, I did it. I finally finished my first draft! It took me approximately seven months to write the first draft, which I think is pretty good considering I also have a full-time … Continue reading Taking a Break?
The End or a New Beginning?
Photo by Anna Tarazevich from Pexels It’s the time of year where everyone takes stock of their goals for the year ending and setting new ones for the year upcoming. But this year has been difficult for everyone, including myself, and you know what I’m going to do instead? Be compassionate and not beat myself up for not … Continue reading The End or a New Beginning?
Diane Billas 