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Writing as a Business: The Truth About Success, Money, and Staying the Course

There’s a romanticized idea of being a writer—the image of someone lost in the creative process, pouring their soul onto the page, and magically finding an audience that appreciates their work. But the reality? Writing isn’t just an art. It’s

Perspective: Writing is a Battle(field)

Battlefield? Really, K.T.? Why does writing feel like a battle? Many creatives I follow on social media post memes and quotes about ‘wrestling with their books’ or ‘struggling’ with words or ideas. I’ve even spotted some of you who use

Surprising Ways GoT Impacted My Writing

When I discovered Game of Thrones (GoT), the first season had just come out on DVD. The cover photo intrigued me. I saw Sean Bean and knew (spoiler alert) that things would not end well for him. Have you guys

5 Things I Learned At My First Writer Conference

When I first came up with my latest WIP, CONJOINED, I had no idea it was going to be a novel. I entered a short story contest back in January of this year, where the host gives each contestant the

New Authors: Why Your Internet Presence Is So Important

The public eye. Publishers want to see how many potential buyers are out there just waiting to read your book. This is the foremost concern on a publisher’s mind when considering contracting with an author. Who would’ve thought marketability