Welcome Back to the Runway….Let’s Talk Consequences Alright superstar, today we’re doing what most writing blogs refuse to do: tell the truth. Not the Pinterest version. Not the “just follow your dreams” version. The actual version, the one that saves you time, money, and emotional breakdowns. Let’s get into the pros and cons of each…
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Killer Heels Saturdays: Publishing – Traditional vs. Indie- Which Runway Do You Walk? Part 1
The Publishing Runway: What You’re Actually Signing Up For Alright babe, grab your iced coffee and your delusional writer confidence, because today we’re stepping onto the publishing runway. This is where dreams sparkle, timelines drag, and every writer is secretly wondering if they’re about to be discovered or ignored like a clearance rack sundress. This…
Killer Heels Saturdays: Book Fairs, Panels, & Pop Ups Where Writers Actually Network Part 2
How to show up, stand out, and connect in real life. There’s a moment every writer has, usually while sitting in a stiff conference chair, clutching a lukewarm latte, when you look up at the panelists on stage and think: “I coulddo that.” Not in a delusional way. Not in a “main character syndrome” way….
The Every Day Disney Villain Vol – 3: The Gaston Era — The Delusional Main Character
There comes a time in every woman’s life when she wakes up, looks in the mirror, and thinks, “Honestly… who wouldn’t be obsessed with me?” Welcome to my Gaston Era, also known as The Delusional Main Character Arc, where I am the town celebrity, the local heartthrob, and the unofficial mayor….all at the same time….
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 15: Pitching To Agents In Killer Heels Part 2
Welcome to the Strategy Era Part I was about the emotional chaos of querying, Part II is about the mechanics. The actual craft of pitching your book like a stylish, strategic, slightly unhinged professional. This is where we stop crying over rejections and start sharpening our query letters like stilettos. Let’s talk about how querying…
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 15: Pitching To Agents In Killer Heels Part 1
Welcome to the Runway of Rejection As you know I’m writing this Killer Heels series as I write, pitch, launch, etc. all the things for my first book. So, these blogs come out just a few weeks behind what I’m doing in real time. It’s slightly delayed so I can gather all the info I…
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 14 Mini Series: Working With Editors Part 3
“Collaboration Without Losing Your Voice: How to Work With an Editor Like a Pro” There comes a point in the editing journey where the panic has worn off, the ego has recovered, and you’ve stopped Googling “Can you die from too many tracked changes?” You’ve survived the emotional rollercoaster of Part II, and now you’re…
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 14 Mini Series: Working With Editors Part 2
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Edits” Let’s set the scene. You’ve done everything right. You picked your editor. You signed the contract. You sent the manuscript. Now you’re refreshing your email like it’s a toxic situationship you swear you’re done with… but also you’re absolutely not done with because what if they emailed back…
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 14 Mini Series: Working With Editors Part 1
The Vibe Check: How to Vet an Editor Before You Hand Them Your Heart and Your Manuscript Let’s be honest….there comes a moment in every writer’s life when you look at your manuscript, your messy, brilliant, over‑caffeinated child, and think, “Sweetie… you need professional help.” Not therapy though honestly, maybe that too, but editing. Real…
Killer Heels Saturdays — Chapter 13 Mini Series: Beta Readers, Sensitivity Readers & the Power of Feedback Part 2
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Feedback” Welcome back to our three-part deep dive into the glamorous, gritty, occasionally soul shaking world of beta readers. Last week, we talked about finding them….like dating, but with fewer cocktails and more Google Docs. This week? We’re talking about what happens after you hit send. This is the…
