Finding a suitable comp title for my novel has been a slow journey. I expected that. There’s this whole process… Read more Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Author: J.H. Dixon
J.H Dixon wears many hats: She is a short story writer & essayist, artist, pop culture nerd & conservationist. She loves the smell of books, wacky science fiction, and the occasional true-crime documentary.
Is Fan Fiction A Productive Use Of A Writer’s Time?
Here’s some common opinions of fanfiction: Basically fanfic is viewed as a lesser literary form – if we dare call… Read more Is Fan Fiction A Productive Use Of A Writer’s Time?
How (Not) To Write Your Protagonist (Lightyear RANT)
Writing a protagonist isn’t always easy. It’s something I’ve had trouble with myself, but one thing I’ve always tried to do with whatever I write is to make the character likable in some way. For me, that is the number one priority.
12 Bizarre Questions I’ve Googled As A Writer
Sometimes when you’re writing, you need a little help. Sometimes that means a huge undergoing of research, as you’ll see… Read more 12 Bizarre Questions I’ve Googled As A Writer
Author Platforms Are Toxic
Have you built your author platform on shaky ground?
I’ve noticed some worrying traps aspiring authors are falling into – and I know because I’m an aspiring author who has fallen into these traps myself.
Stuck Between Two Ideas For The Same Story
When I started sharing the research that’s going into my novels, the first strange tidbit I talked about was robots… Read more Stuck Between Two Ideas For The Same Story
The Effect Of Splitting A Novel Into Parts
Most books are divided into chapters, but some books are divided into chapters and ‘parts.’ Some people think breaks like… Read more The Effect Of Splitting A Novel Into Parts
4 Ways To Know If Your Opening Chapters Are Working
I have re-written my first chapter for my dark fantasy WIP A Path Of Roots a few times now, but… Read more 4 Ways To Know If Your Opening Chapters Are Working
Finding The Perfect Comp Title: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky
If you’re a writer looking to be traditionally published, you will have heard of comp titles. A comp title or… Read more Finding The Perfect Comp Title: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky
Count Your Writing Achievements
I’ve decided to count my writing achievements. And you should too.
Writer In A Hat 