July 31st, 2020
5 Steps to Better Writer Self-Care
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Kris Maze | Writer's Life
Writing is hard work and it can take a toll on our well-being unless we advocate for better self-care. My recent experience of neglecting my healthy routine to focus on deadlines ended with ice packs and an avoidable headache.… Read the post
July 13th, 2020
7 Unstoppable YA Plot Ideas to Make your Novel Fabulous
By Kris Maze
Writing an irresistible novel that readers can’t put down is the goal of most writers. Using plot-strengthening techniques gleaned from Young Adult writing can improve any novel, no matter the genre or the age of readership. A story featuring a teen protagonist has a fertile bed of emotions to cultivate with built-in rites of passage moments that all readers can relate to or anticipate.… Read the post
June 24th, 2020
How To Tell If You Are Writing a YA Novel
By Kris Maze
Young Adult novels have come a long way from the classics we read in school. Novels like S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders and J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye were first accepted into the newly coined category, Young Adult (YA) in the 1960’s.… Read the post
June 12th, 2020
3 Ways to Share Your Writing With Traditional Publishers
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Kris Maze | Publishing
by Kris Maze
Whether you are an indie writer looking at new markets or a newbie building up a writing portfolio, consider trying these ways to get traditionally published. What will be your next steps with your work?
May 22nd, 2020
Writing Inspiration (Even During Quarantine)
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Inspiration | Kris Maze
by Kris Maze
I don’t know about you, dear writer, but coming to terms with quarantine has been a challenge for me. Yes, I had extra time at home for the crucible of creativity, but not without a steep learning curve.… Read the post
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