A librarian talks about books, writing, and library life
I was prowling around my usual YouTube Paths when I stumbled upon Rachel Oates. The video was about Gabbie Hanna’s new poetry book called Adultolescence. When I clicked it, I expected the usual YouTube drama with uneducated people slinging insults and lackluster content in the name of making a few cents off of ad revenue. [...]
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 [...]
Ok, so my last post was more of a joke than anything else. I've been sick, so in my fever chill delirium, I decided it would be fun to think of a "lazy writers" post. But in all seriousness, thinking of the perfect title for your novel can be a pain in the butt! Just [...]
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 [...]
Ok, this is a literary blog, but I think the genre of fiction can stretch across many different outlets. One of my favorite fictional series is Final Fantasy, which is a series of video games for Sony Playstation. The originality in plot, music, and visuals is always enough to inspire me when I'm feeling disconnected [...]
Hi guys! Are you working on a novel? Just beginning? Nearing the end? Finished and ready to start finalizing? No matter what part of the journey you are on, thinking up a title for your book is something even the most talented writers struggle with from time to time. You want something that's going to [...]
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 