A librarian talks about books, writing, and library life
I wrote for the first time in days. I think I was sick of not creating, even though the voices are dead to me now. I hoped that by getting something down on paper I would reawaken the trance that I so often felt when I was in the throws of my depression. And I [...]
Have you ever wanted to write a horror novel but had no idea where to start? Think back to a time you were scared. I mean truly terrified. You felt your blood turn to ice in your veins, your face drain of color. Your chest became tight, your body tense. A cold swear formed on [...]
Are you a workaholic who doesn't know the term "finished"? I get it. As a freelance writer and blogger, I've learned that the harder you work, the more successful you will be. But even the best of us fall off our work grind sometimes. Whether we like it or not. “Success is the ability to [...]
No matter what level you are as a writer, there is always room for improvement. The internet is saturated with tips on how to advance your writing skills. Some of them are legit, some of them want to sell you something, and all of them are redundant. I'm not saying mine are anything that hasn't [...]
What inspires you to write? Sometimes we call it the muse, and when you feel it, the words fly. This can be stories by other authors, but more than likely, it's something out there in the world that draws out your imagination and inspires you to write. I can make a list of things that [...]
The Literary Kat 