Just like last month, I'm sharing a small snippet from my monthly writings. Last time I shared the opening page of my dark fantasy novel, quite possibly the most important part of any book, so make sure to check that out if you haven't already.
Category: Secret Life Of The Author
Welcome to Secret Life Of The Author.
If you want know about Julia, look no further. Here you’ll find personal ancedotes and behind-the-scenes musings. Take a sneak peak into the life of the writer who would prefer to keep everything under her hat.
“At hour six, Grace had to remind herself not to panic.” – An Excerpt From My Novel
Ever since I posted about my 2023 writing goals, I've wanted to do some kind of accountability series - a monthly update where I share what I'm working on, in the hopes that I'll stick to my writing goals. At first, I wasn't sure how to do this. I didn't want to post full chapters … Continue reading “At hour six, Grace had to remind herself not to panic.” – An Excerpt From My Novel
December Book Haul!!!
I don't usually post book hauls because I'm not particulary active in the bookish community (Is that a thing?) and I don't surf Best Sellers for my next read of choice, so I'm not sure if other people would be interested in hearing about my book hauls. My purchase decisions tend to be sporadic. Half … Continue reading December Book Haul!!!
Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Finding a suitable comp title for my novel has been a slow journey. I expected that. There's this whole process of finding the books and then reading them - and reading them consciously so I actually notice the similarities instead of just, you know, enjoying the book. Case in point, here is the next update … Continue reading Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
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 a comparison title can be used to give agents a general idea for what to expect from the book you want to publish. As an aspiring author myself, I have been on a journey to … Continue reading 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.
Oops I might be a horror writer
Choosing a genre as a writer, to me, has always felt a little pointless. My somewhat ambiguous process is to get an idea, develop it, and see what genre fits the story - not the other way round.
What I Love About Storytelling
Writing is hard. But it's also one of the best things ever.
Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Stolen By Bishop O’Connell
When querying a book, it's often vital for two or more comparison titles to be included in the pitch. Comparison or comp titles are books that are similar to the one being queried. They're a way to help an agent or publisher picture the concept, tone, and market, transforming that coddled manuscript into a commercial product.
My First Publication Rejection
A little while ago I submitted my super villain story My Masked Lady for publication in a small online e-zine. As you can guess from the title of this post, it wasn't accepted. This marks my first publication rejection.