One of the hardest lessons to learn as a writer: You aren't writing for everyone. And that's completely okay. Detach from the idea that your story is supposed to resonate with everyone under the sun. That's simply impossible. Trust that by staying authentic to your own voice

Being a writer means coming to the cruel realization that thinking about writing, does in fact not, increase your word count

Nothing beats the obsession of a book you can’t put down. Eyes burning, heart racing, promising yourself ‘just one more chapter’ until it’s 4am.

I have completed CHAPTER 17!🎉🎊🎉 So much research, restructuring & refining has gone into this section. It took a lot longer to accomplish than I planned but it was absolutely worth every painstaking minute/hour/day/week 📖😊 I've also ended on a satisfying word count 😂

I promised I’d share pics of my cake! Sorry it took so long. 🤪 A cake so realistic, my brother tried to open the cover.

Fun fact: After childbirth, a woman’s hormones don’t just “drop”... they plummet. Within the first 24–72 hours after delivery, estrogen and progesterone fall dramatically from their peak pregnancy levels to near pre-pregnancy levels. It’s one of the most abrupt hormonal shifts

One of my biggest peeves when I tell people I'm an editor: "Oh, so you catch typos! Can you proofread my ___?" Editing a book is so much more than correcting grammar and spelling (though that is absolutely important too). But many people (and writers) don't understand ALL the

Before it hits the shelf, a manuscript will go through multiple levels of editing, each serving a unique purpose. If needed, it will go through multiple rounds of the same type of edit. You'll also often work with different editors who specialize in the given phase you're in.

🎉🎂🥳 2nd BOOK BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎂🎉 By the end of each decade, we all have stories to tell. Here are mine ... 📖 A coming-of-age anthology filled with heart, humour and horror; a personal exhibit of a Young Adult's imagination. Available on Amazon: mybook.to/untitled-decade

Yesterday's World Book Day 📚🌍📖 (Hiccup, from How To Train Your Dragon)  My daughter already loves the first animated film (like me!). I'm really looking forward to reading the books with her soon 📖💜