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 24th, 2020
A Midsummer Pimp and Promote
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Author Marketing | Writer's Life
A few times a year we throw open the virtual doors of WITS and offer up the comments section for your shameless self-promotion. This delightful takeover usually doubles the size of our to-be-read piles with all the great books we find in the comments section.… 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
January 17th, 2020
3 Reasons to Consider "Readability" Before You Publish
Readability is a critical part of editing that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Whether we're imparting instructional analysis or immersing readers in elaborate fantasy worlds, knowing our audience’s preferred reading level is key.
What is readability?
Readability formulas are calculations which are written to assess the reading level necessary for the reader to understand your writing easily.… Read the post
November 15th, 2019
An Important Writing Tool: The Wellness Wheel
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Blogging Guests | Inspiration
by K. Maze
Dear Writer Friends, it’s November. The time of holidays, deadlines and NaNoWriMo.
We have lives full of responsibilities, but we are also builders of amazing mind worlds, and if we don’t take care of ourselves, our stories suffer and so do we!… Read the post
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