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For many writers, the querying process is filled with anxiety, frustration, and—perhaps most important of all—hope. The hope that an agent will love your manuscript as much as you do and see its potential.

If you enjoy reading, you have likely formed an attachment to one or more characters from a novel you have read. In that respect, you have likely come to expect a certain cadence of speech, a specific sense of humor (or lack of one), and character-specific reactions to various situations. A character’s signature voice has a huge impact on how readers perceive that character's personality and development throughout a narrative. Similarly, have you ever written a work of fictio

We all know the frustration: It's time to write, and you cannot produce a single word. Writer’s block is one of the most agonizing experiences for a writer. If you don't find a solution soon, you risk giving up, and your story will never reach the masses like you'd hoped. Writer's block can strike any fiction writer, turning the creative process into a frustrating struggle. After a streak of productivity and ideas, you suddenly hit a wall, unable to write anything. You lack i

Dream symbolism is a theme in my book Orchids and Ash, so it seemed fitting to delve into the mysteries of dreams for my next blog post. Dreams have fascinated people for centuries. They often feel mysterious and sometimes confusing, yet they offer a window into our subconscious mind. Understanding when dreams occur, how to interpret their symbols, and exploring lucid dreaming can deepen your connection with your inner self and improve your sleep experience. This post will gu

Most aspiring writers have heard the phrase “Show, don’t tell” when it comes to writing a strong piece of fiction. In fact, it comes up so much that it can seem cliché; however, it is an important concept to understand. “Show, don’t tell” involves using descriptive language to allow your reader to experience the story world, rather than explaining it to them with exposition. Telling means exactly what it sounds like, e.g. the writer is telling the reader what happens. It use