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Stranded on a Desert Island

Stranded on a Desert Island

by | Mar 20, 2020 | writing

Ever been stranded on a deserted island? Yeah, me either BUT if I were – these three books are a total necessity: I would NEED Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series. It’s simply amazing writing and world-building and honestly, I could re-read those over...
To Read or Not To Read Reviews?

To Read or Not To Read Reviews?

by | Mar 18, 2020 | writing

In the author community, we segregate into two different camps. Those who read our reviews…Those who don’t… I fall into the first category. You might wonder why would an author NOT read their reviews? It’s a great question and there are a...
Vision Boards (and why I hate them)

Vision Boards (and why I hate them)

by | Mar 16, 2020 | writing

Show my story outline/vision board? These are terrifying words. My process is NO process. I’d love to think I was one of those writers who was totally OCD with a picture-perfect story outline and vision board, but the truth is ugly. I don’t. Like, my mind...
Reflecting on FOUR years of publishing

Reflecting on FOUR years of publishing

by | Mar 16, 2020 | writing

Way way way back before I ever published, I ran across a very talented critique partner in Critique Circle. This is an online forum where aspiring writers come together to critique each other’s works and improve upon their craft. I made so many juvenile mistakes...

I need to confide in you!

by | Mar 13, 2020 | writing

I need to confide in you. Recently, I had to delete over 5000 words, that’s about two chapters worth of content because my characters were going off-script. I tell you, these people in my head DO NOT like following directions. And as they wander from here to...

A look into the Creation of Forest’s Fall

by | Mar 9, 2020 | writing

I wanted to share an intro from one of my blog posts aptly titled: The Agony of Forest’s FALL… I’m about a third of the way into writing Forest’s FALL. This story is going to be bigger than I originally thought. I can feel it. At 35,000 words, the first pivotal...

A Tale of Ellie’s Misadventures

by | Mar 7, 2020 | writing

It’s not often I get excited about peopling, but Jet is making me break out of my shell. We have a kayak trip planned with a couple we’ve been ‘dating.’….. Yeah, you heard that right…we’re building couple relationships. Is this something you...
March Update

March Update

by | Mar 1, 2020 | writing

Ellie’s Monthly book update. What’s coming this month? In March, I’m super excited to be bringing to you the third book in THE TIES THAT BIND series: MICHELLE This is Michelle’s book. You can grab your copy at elliemasters.com/Michelle Michelle...
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