My Favorite Writing Resources!
Hi all! It’s been a while! Apologies for the infrequent posts, but I’ve come to terms with the fact I cannot keep this blog in regular maintenance, on top of my other responsibilities. My focus starts with my books and thus ends with it. That said, the preliminary draft for Book 2 is complete! For […]
It’s Time for a Reveal!
After many weeks of debating over the minute details of book launching, I’m proud to finally present my debut novel, Alpha and Omega. And of course, the blurb: Ao never believed in monsters—not after being branded one since childhood. Exiled, he lives with his adoptive guardian, Kaisei Aizawa, amidst verdant valleys surrounded by desolation. Humanity […]
Why Do I Write?
To Noise Making (Sing) [Hozier] It’s been about three months since I started this blog. It’s been about three years since I returned to the art of the craft. And in that short span of time, I can’t say how many times I had to defend my writing from onlookers. Why? Why am I writing […]
Why I Love My Editors
I’ve stated this in a previous blog post, but as of now, I am two weeks into the throes of my next big edit. This rollercoaster of emotions was made possible by my first editor, who very eloquently, delivered my ass kicking into one 20-page package. The best part: I paid for every red cent […]
An Argument for the Long Hand
Like any common wordsmith, I turn to my trusty word processor to get me through the best and worst of times. Some days the words come easy, some days it feels like pulling teeth. But on days where I have spare time on my hands and a moment alone, I like to pull out a […]
The One Month Mark: A Work-Life Balance Rant
It has been about one month since I’ve started this blog and I’ve learned a lot since: it was a lot more work than I thought it would be. There were lots of new things to grasp and even more to pick up along the way. It’s just another extra thing to tack on to […]
Things I Wish I Knew Before Finding an Editor
Everyone needs one, if not two or three in their writing career. As someone bent on self-publishing, finding one is not only a commitment to polish my work but also screening for a partner for years to come. Like in any relationship, it is crucial to find your best fit. The good ones lift you […]
6 Things to Do Before Submitting A Manuscript
On my quest to deliver a quality story, I have booked an editor. The process took three weeks, but finally I decided on not one, but TWO. Two wonderful people who I’d mesh well with and would help me take my work to a new height. It’s not always about the money, honey. That being […]
Far from Home: 3 Reasons Why a Plot Twist is Unnecessary
DISCLAIMER: Yes, this post contains my opinions AND SPOILERS for Spiderman: Far from Home. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. As a writer, I can admit story structure as one of my biggest weak points. I could read a million plot device how-to’s, do another million writing exercises, but once I dive deep into the nitty gritty, […]