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September 5, 2018
Book Review: Simply an Enigma
Simply an Enigmaby Brittany Evans & Chelsea Lauren
Simply an Enigma will always hold a special place in my heart. I say "always" as if I read this book 10 years ago or something, when in reality it only came out last month! I read this entire book at the Cleveland Greyhound Station between the hours of 2 and 7 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Why? Because I was actually on my way to New York City--part of my trip's purpose was to meet one of this book's authors, Chelsea Lauren, in person, because she is the owner of Represent Publishing, which is putting out my new novel Sculpt Yourself--and of course, the Greyhound got stuck in Cleveland for five hours. While most people were upset that our quick bus-driver-change stop had turned into a five-hour layover, I was excited that I had a well-lit place to complete this book before I met Chelsea in person.
And that's one of the reasons I love this book so much: it made five hours in a rock-solid metal seat, in a Cleveland bus station, in the middle of the night, just FLY BY. Well-written prose, relatable characters with interesting dialogue, and a love story worth rooting for will do that to you!
So, for the plot: Julian and Quinn are two high-school juniors who are coaxed into going on a date based on a dare from their friends. These two are coming at the date from very different perspectives. Though Julian's friends talk nonstop about hot girls and sex, Julian has never felt the urge to have sex with anyone, and isn't sure why. Quinn, meanwhile, loves to have sex, and is proud of it--she just wishes that people would stop putting her down with words like "slut." She figures, if guys can enjoy and brag about sex, why can't she? At first, their different approaches to sex cause some dissonance in the relationship, since Quinn's sex drive is so much stronger than Julian's. Over time, though, both characters learn more about who they are, and how their own experiences and perspectives fit into society's perceptions of what it means to be a man or a woman.
There were some things that I absolutely LOVED about this book, so let's talk about those!
First, I thought this book had some amazing asexual representation. I'm hoping this isn't too much of a spoiler, since I know the authors are promoting that this book has ace representation in it, but Julian eventually learns that he is asexual, which is why he hasn't felt the need to have sex that all his friends have. There is a BEAUTIFUL scene where Julian learns what asexuality is. One of his gay friends invites him to the school's LGBT+ club, and they discuss what it means to be asexual. Julian has this moment of realization that what he's been feeling all along has never been a deficiency, but rather just a part of who he is. The way Brittany Evans described Julian's relief was amazing--I felt the same relief he was feeling, and it reminded me of the same "weight lifted off your shoulders" feeling I got when I finally came out as bisexual a few years ago.
I also thought that Quinn's perspective was really well written. Chelsea Lauren wrote Quinn's pieces of the story, and came at them from the perspective of a woman who is tired of the double standards that boys and girls face when they learn about sex. Quinn is competitive and headstrong, and she's not afraid to stand up for herself when her ex-boyfriend calls her a slut.
There was another character in the book, Adrian, whom I hated--but that's not a bad thing. He was a genuinely bad guy, and I'm glad he got what was coming to him. There were many times over the course of the novel when Adrian reminded me of Brock Turner, the rapist from Stanford, because of the way he alluded to the entitlement he felt toward women's bodies just because he was smart and athletic. I was glad Adrian got called out, and I hope he gets some help in the future! (Not that he's a real person, haha, but you know what I mean.)
There was really only one thing that I didn't like about this book: I felt that I had to suspend my disbelief in regards to the characters' ages. Maybe I'm just really out of touch having been in high school 10 years ago, but I definitely don't remember there being THAT much drinking or THAT much casual sex. Sure, there was some here and there, but for these characters, it seemed like a natural part of every day life. I could see their behavior being more in line with college students than high-school students. However, I understand the reasons for setting the story in a high school, especially because the book's messages would be most relevant to a teenage audience who would be struggling with many of the same insecurities that Julian and Quinn had.
Overall, I definitely gave this book 5 stars. I think it's a really important book, especially for its asexual representation, which I haven't seen much of in books before. I think this book does a great job of describing asexuality for those who don't understand it, and I think it's a good book to read if you want to get a stronger understanding of the internal struggles that young women and young people in the LGBT+ community might be facing.
Have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it?
You can buy Simply an Enigma here on Amazon, and here on the Represent Publishing website!
Happy reading!
Love,
Savy
Simply an Enigma will always hold a special place in my heart. I say "always" as if I read this book 10 years ago or something, when in reality it only came out last month! I read this entire book at the Cleveland Greyhound Station between the hours of 2 and 7 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Why? Because I was actually on my way to New York City--part of my trip's purpose was to meet one of this book's authors, Chelsea Lauren, in person, because she is the owner of Represent Publishing, which is putting out my new novel Sculpt Yourself--and of course, the Greyhound got stuck in Cleveland for five hours. While most people were upset that our quick bus-driver-change stop had turned into a five-hour layover, I was excited that I had a well-lit place to complete this book before I met Chelsea in person.
And that's one of the reasons I love this book so much: it made five hours in a rock-solid metal seat, in a Cleveland bus station, in the middle of the night, just FLY BY. Well-written prose, relatable characters with interesting dialogue, and a love story worth rooting for will do that to you!
So, for the plot: Julian and Quinn are two high-school juniors who are coaxed into going on a date based on a dare from their friends. These two are coming at the date from very different perspectives. Though Julian's friends talk nonstop about hot girls and sex, Julian has never felt the urge to have sex with anyone, and isn't sure why. Quinn, meanwhile, loves to have sex, and is proud of it--she just wishes that people would stop putting her down with words like "slut." She figures, if guys can enjoy and brag about sex, why can't she? At first, their different approaches to sex cause some dissonance in the relationship, since Quinn's sex drive is so much stronger than Julian's. Over time, though, both characters learn more about who they are, and how their own experiences and perspectives fit into society's perceptions of what it means to be a man or a woman.
There were some things that I absolutely LOVED about this book, so let's talk about those!
First, I thought this book had some amazing asexual representation. I'm hoping this isn't too much of a spoiler, since I know the authors are promoting that this book has ace representation in it, but Julian eventually learns that he is asexual, which is why he hasn't felt the need to have sex that all his friends have. There is a BEAUTIFUL scene where Julian learns what asexuality is. One of his gay friends invites him to the school's LGBT+ club, and they discuss what it means to be asexual. Julian has this moment of realization that what he's been feeling all along has never been a deficiency, but rather just a part of who he is. The way Brittany Evans described Julian's relief was amazing--I felt the same relief he was feeling, and it reminded me of the same "weight lifted off your shoulders" feeling I got when I finally came out as bisexual a few years ago.
I also thought that Quinn's perspective was really well written. Chelsea Lauren wrote Quinn's pieces of the story, and came at them from the perspective of a woman who is tired of the double standards that boys and girls face when they learn about sex. Quinn is competitive and headstrong, and she's not afraid to stand up for herself when her ex-boyfriend calls her a slut.
There was another character in the book, Adrian, whom I hated--but that's not a bad thing. He was a genuinely bad guy, and I'm glad he got what was coming to him. There were many times over the course of the novel when Adrian reminded me of Brock Turner, the rapist from Stanford, because of the way he alluded to the entitlement he felt toward women's bodies just because he was smart and athletic. I was glad Adrian got called out, and I hope he gets some help in the future! (Not that he's a real person, haha, but you know what I mean.)
There was really only one thing that I didn't like about this book: I felt that I had to suspend my disbelief in regards to the characters' ages. Maybe I'm just really out of touch having been in high school 10 years ago, but I definitely don't remember there being THAT much drinking or THAT much casual sex. Sure, there was some here and there, but for these characters, it seemed like a natural part of every day life. I could see their behavior being more in line with college students than high-school students. However, I understand the reasons for setting the story in a high school, especially because the book's messages would be most relevant to a teenage audience who would be struggling with many of the same insecurities that Julian and Quinn had.
Overall, I definitely gave this book 5 stars. I think it's a really important book, especially for its asexual representation, which I haven't seen much of in books before. I think this book does a great job of describing asexuality for those who don't understand it, and I think it's a good book to read if you want to get a stronger understanding of the internal struggles that young women and young people in the LGBT+ community might be facing.
Have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it?
You can buy Simply an Enigma here on Amazon, and here on the Represent Publishing website!
Happy reading!
Love,
Savy
September 3, 2018
VIDEO: How to Build Your Perfect Work-from-Home Writing Space [Writing Tip of the Week]
Happy Monday, everyone! It's time for some Monday motivation for my fellow writers!
Today, have another writing tip of the week video! This week I'm focusing on building your perfect workspace for writing!
Where do you write? If you have a home office or a designated space, what does it look like? Describe it or post a photo in the comments below!
Happy Labor Day!
Love,
Savy
Today, have another writing tip of the week video! This week I'm focusing on building your perfect workspace for writing!
Where do you write? If you have a home office or a designated space, what does it look like? Describe it or post a photo in the comments below!
Happy Labor Day!
Love,
Savy
August 29, 2018
How to Set Writing Goals!
Planners can be FUN!If you were to ask me what the most important part of building your career as a writer is, my answer would be one word. It wouldn't be "writing," or "editing," or "publishing," or anything like that. The most important word that encapsulates the long and uphill journey of being a writer is GOALS.Personally, I can't function without clear-cut goals and hard deadlines to accomplish them by. I know that some people function better when they're winging it, so if you're one of those people, this post may not help you as much. But for those of you like me, or those of you who may be stuck in a rut and unsure how to move forward, this post about goal-setting is for you!
I think sometimes, the hardest part about accomplishing your major writing goals is knowing how to do it. For example, say you want to publish a book this year, but you've never published a book before. How do you go from sitting down and writing to having a tangible book in your hand? It's such a big and daunting process that it may seem impossible, and these uncertainties may prompt many writers to give up. I encourage you not to give up! Instead, you just need to figure out how to set more concrete goals, and learn how to break them down into bite-size pieces.
Here is a look into my goal-setting process and how it helps me. I hope this advice helps you if you're currently struggling to set attainable goals or to accomplish the goals you already have!
Step 1: Start with your end goal.
Before setting smaller goals or making daily agendas, you need to know what your end goal is going to be. Your end goal is going to drive all of the smaller actions you take, much like a mission statement for a business. As a writer, you may have many end goals: to publish a novel, to make writing your full-time job, to finish your first draft of a manuscript, etc. Think about what your current goal is. What do you want to accomplish this year? Write that down!
Step 2: Break it into as many small steps as possible.
Now that you have your big goal, the key is to break it into as many small steps as you can. For example, let's say your goal is to publish a novel within the next year. What steps do you need to take to get there? You'll want to write thing down like, "Get my manuscript edited," or, "Find an agent," or "Find a printing service and cover designer." Depending on which road you plan to take, these steps will vary. But once you have a list of smaller steps, you can figure out exactly how to get yourself from point A to point B. If one of your problems is that you have no idea how to get a novel published, then maybe one of your smaller goals can be "Do market research on the publishing industry," or, "Choose whether to publish with a major company or an independent press." Every decision and action you take will be a part of your process.
Step 3: Determine when you need to have each piece accomplished.
Once you've determined the steps you need to take, it's time to plot out when you want to accomplish each one. Without a self-imposed deadline, you may find yourself wandering aimlessly or struggling to find the motivation to work on each piece. When you have your goals in order, determine how much time you think it will take to finish them. Be realistic with yourself, but also don't be afraid to push yourself a bit. You don't want to say that you can write a whole novel in one day, but you also don't need to give yourself a full year to write the first draft if you think you can complete it in six months. Once you have determined how long you will take to complete each step, write it down in your calendar! If you think you can complete your first draft within six months, then go to the date six months from today, and write it in there that you're going to finish your first draft by that day. If you think it will then take you another three months to get it edited, go three more months into the future, and write that down! Whether you use a planner or an online calendar, it's important that you mark in your deadlines and stick to them.
Step 4: Break it down even further, into daily to-do lists.
Now that you have all your deadlines plotted out, you'll want to break it down further. Often, this will result in breaking things down into daily tasks. I do this in the form of to-do lists. So, if your big goal is to publish a novel, and one of your sub-goals is to finish your first draft in six months, then maybe put, "Write for an hour," every day on your to-do list. After that, if you think it'll take three months for the editing process, break that down. Maybe for the first few days after your draft is completed, you'll write something like, "Search for editors online," or, "Interview editors," in your to-do lists. Then, once you've found one, your to-do list items will break into things like, "Follow up with editor on their progress," or "Receive changes and comments from editor and review them." Once you can break down your goals into daily steps, you'll be on the right track to accomplishing anything!
Step 5: Get it done!
This is the most important part. You can have the best goal-setting strategies in the world, but if you ignore your goals and constantly put them off, you're not going to accomplish them. To help me with this, I make check boxes on my to-do list, because I find the process of ticking off a check box so satisfying. Find what works for you--but make sure you're actually DOING each piece when you say you're going to. Hold yourself accountable!
I hope these tips were helpful for you guys! I'll be back on YouTube on Monday with another Writing Tip of the week, and on Friday I'll have another book review video for you guys.
What strategies do you guys use when goal setting? Tell me in the comments below!
Happy writing!
Savy
August 27, 2018
Book Review: Your Book, Your Brand
Your Book, Your BrandBy Dana Kaye
This is THE most helpful book of all time! If you're a regular reader of this blog, you likely know that I've been on a business-self-help-book kick for the better part of a year. I'm trying to find ways to turn my writing into a business, to mix the creative with the entrepreneurial. My passion is not just for building worlds and characters, but also to build brands around my work and myself as an author.
However, I sometimes struggle with business self-help books, since they can often turn out a bit vague. Authors occasionally discuss strategies for building self-confidence without really discussing the steps you need to take. Or they talk about their decisions to make certain investments, but don't go into detail about how they came up with the money. Or they provide more motivation and cheerleading for readers than step-by-step marketing tips and practical solutions.
Dana Kaye's book does not fall victim to ANY of these problems. I gained so, so much from this book. I read this book with a pen and a highlighter in one hand, and a stack of post-it notes in the other. I made marginal notes, highlighted important tips and phrases, and stuck post-it notes on pages I knew I'd need to revisit as I continued my journey of expanding my reach as an author.
This book is all about how to gain publicity for your book and build a stronger reader base. It has tips for all types of authors, whether independently published, traditionally published, or anywhere in between. It also gives step-by-step instructions for how to approach all kinds of different channels for publicity and marketing. It gives tips on how to best structure emails (down to the subject line and email body paragraph structure) when pitching to a news source. It gives tips on how to build your social media, and breaks down each different platform and what its best uses are. It gives tips for when to follow up with sources, when to call on the phone rather than email, and how to leave the best possible voicemails. There is very little that this book neglected to cover.
After I finished reading this book, I immediately started brainstorming ideas of outlets I could pitch to and brands I could partner with. I started drafting emails according to Kaye's advice and formulas. It not only motivated me to try new marketing strategies, but it armed me with the knowledge I needed to go about this process.
I recommend this book for all authors out there who are looking to gain more publicity!
My only regret is that I cannot hire Dana Kaye as my actual publicist. I cannot even come close to affording her. But I'm glad she shared all of this knowledge with everyone!
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts on it? Does it sound like a book you'd want to try reading? What are your thoughts on books that give business and marketing advice? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy writing!
Love,
Savy
This is THE most helpful book of all time! If you're a regular reader of this blog, you likely know that I've been on a business-self-help-book kick for the better part of a year. I'm trying to find ways to turn my writing into a business, to mix the creative with the entrepreneurial. My passion is not just for building worlds and characters, but also to build brands around my work and myself as an author.
However, I sometimes struggle with business self-help books, since they can often turn out a bit vague. Authors occasionally discuss strategies for building self-confidence without really discussing the steps you need to take. Or they talk about their decisions to make certain investments, but don't go into detail about how they came up with the money. Or they provide more motivation and cheerleading for readers than step-by-step marketing tips and practical solutions.
Dana Kaye's book does not fall victim to ANY of these problems. I gained so, so much from this book. I read this book with a pen and a highlighter in one hand, and a stack of post-it notes in the other. I made marginal notes, highlighted important tips and phrases, and stuck post-it notes on pages I knew I'd need to revisit as I continued my journey of expanding my reach as an author.
This book is all about how to gain publicity for your book and build a stronger reader base. It has tips for all types of authors, whether independently published, traditionally published, or anywhere in between. It also gives step-by-step instructions for how to approach all kinds of different channels for publicity and marketing. It gives tips on how to best structure emails (down to the subject line and email body paragraph structure) when pitching to a news source. It gives tips on how to build your social media, and breaks down each different platform and what its best uses are. It gives tips for when to follow up with sources, when to call on the phone rather than email, and how to leave the best possible voicemails. There is very little that this book neglected to cover.
After I finished reading this book, I immediately started brainstorming ideas of outlets I could pitch to and brands I could partner with. I started drafting emails according to Kaye's advice and formulas. It not only motivated me to try new marketing strategies, but it armed me with the knowledge I needed to go about this process.
I recommend this book for all authors out there who are looking to gain more publicity!
My only regret is that I cannot hire Dana Kaye as my actual publicist. I cannot even come close to affording her. But I'm glad she shared all of this knowledge with everyone!
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts on it? Does it sound like a book you'd want to try reading? What are your thoughts on books that give business and marketing advice? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy writing!
Love,
Savy
August 24, 2018
Writing Tip (Sort of): Opinions on Grammar
I'm calling this a "Sort-of Writing Tip," because part of my point in this post is that grammar is malleable. AP style, used for journalism, treats commas and dashes differently than APA style, which is often used for scientific reporting. Often, book editors will use Chicago style, which I tend to like, except for my strong disagreements with them about the frequency with which we should use ampersands.
When I work as a freelance editor, I edit according to what the client needs. Generally, that means I'll follow Chicago style. Overall, I'm usually checking for things like clarity--does the writing make sense?--and then for things like verb tense and spelling mistakes. So often, these particular discrepancies don't even come into play. Regardless, I still have opinions, and that's why I have my very own blog! So I can share them!
So, I figured I'd share some of my opinions about grammar, punctuation, and style in this post. And they're just that: opinions. You don't have to write according to my opinions, and I don't have to write according to yours. Unless you're publishing me; then I guess I do.
Ampersands:
The ampersand is my favorite punctuation mark, which is why I have a tattoo of it on my left ankle. I believe that we should use ampersands freely and liberally whenever we want. Almost every style guide is going to disagree with me on that, so please do NOT take my advice on ampersands if you're writing any sort of academic paper right now.
The reason I like ampersands is similar to my reasoning behind a lot of my opinions on grammar--you can use them to avoid confusion. Any linguistic tools you can use to make your writing clearer for the reader, I encourage! However, not every style guide is going to agree with that.
Here's an example. Let's say you have to hang a sign that says, "Cakes and Pies" in the grocery store. But you didn't leave enough space between each word! So your manager comes up to you and says, "The sign looks good, but you need more space between cakes and and and and and pies." That looks horrible written out. I'd much rather write that as, "You need more space between cakes & and & and & pies," because I think that's much easier to understand. But to each their own. (I'm also a supporter of the singular "they," but a lot of people have already covered this topic beautifully. Comment below if you'd like me to go into more detail on my opinions about that.)
Subjunctive Verbs:
In Spanish, it's easy to tell when something's in the subjunctive, because they make you conjugate all the verbs differently. In English, it's similar enough to regular past-tense that often people forget English even has a subjunctive.
I guess this is an opinion in a way, because grammar changes over time, so if everyone stops using the subjunctive in English, then I guess it stops existing, since language is developed by people. However, we currently do have a subjunctive, or at least the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style recognizes one.
So, there are three main verb moods: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. Moods are different from tenses because they don't have to do with past or present; rather, they are determined based on whether you're making a statement, commanding someone to do something, or pondering a hypothetical.
The majority of the things we say or write are going to be in the indicative mood. If you say "John went to the store," that's indicative. You're just stating something, indicating that something happened. If you tell John, "Go to the store," that's imperative, because you're commanding someone to do something, with the subject being implied. Now, for the subjunctive: what if you asked John to go to the store, but you don't believe he's really going to do it? Maybe you could say, "If John were to go to the store, my life would be a lot easier." In this case, you use the past-tense plural "were," plus the infinitive "to go," to imply that you are speaking of a hypothetical situation that you don't believe really happened. Conversely, if you say, "If John goes to the store, my life will be a lot easier," you're using the indicative mood, which implies that you DO believe John will go to the store.
If this doesn't make sense, it's because I'm secretly a curmudgeonly old lady in a 25-year-old's body, and I'm clinging on to a few of the dying forms in English. But it does go back to my rule of looking at writing in terms of clarity: with that shift in verb mood, you can subtly indicate whether you actually believe someone is going to do something. Think of the passive-aggressive possibilities!
Semicolons:
I once had a teacher (whom I respect quite a lot) tell me that she doesn't like when people use semicolons before the word "but"; but I like semicolons before but. Actually, I kind of want to get a tattoo of a semicolon on my butt. Forget the main point of this; what do you guys think of that as a tattoo? Put your opinions in the comments.
So, what are your thoughts on grammar? And on my tattoo ideas?
Happy writing!
Savy
When I work as a freelance editor, I edit according to what the client needs. Generally, that means I'll follow Chicago style. Overall, I'm usually checking for things like clarity--does the writing make sense?--and then for things like verb tense and spelling mistakes. So often, these particular discrepancies don't even come into play. Regardless, I still have opinions, and that's why I have my very own blog! So I can share them!
So, I figured I'd share some of my opinions about grammar, punctuation, and style in this post. And they're just that: opinions. You don't have to write according to my opinions, and I don't have to write according to yours. Unless you're publishing me; then I guess I do.
Ampersands:
The ampersand is my favorite punctuation mark, which is why I have a tattoo of it on my left ankle. I believe that we should use ampersands freely and liberally whenever we want. Almost every style guide is going to disagree with me on that, so please do NOT take my advice on ampersands if you're writing any sort of academic paper right now.
The reason I like ampersands is similar to my reasoning behind a lot of my opinions on grammar--you can use them to avoid confusion. Any linguistic tools you can use to make your writing clearer for the reader, I encourage! However, not every style guide is going to agree with that.
Here's an example. Let's say you have to hang a sign that says, "Cakes and Pies" in the grocery store. But you didn't leave enough space between each word! So your manager comes up to you and says, "The sign looks good, but you need more space between cakes and and and and and pies." That looks horrible written out. I'd much rather write that as, "You need more space between cakes & and & and & pies," because I think that's much easier to understand. But to each their own. (I'm also a supporter of the singular "they," but a lot of people have already covered this topic beautifully. Comment below if you'd like me to go into more detail on my opinions about that.)
Subjunctive Verbs:
In Spanish, it's easy to tell when something's in the subjunctive, because they make you conjugate all the verbs differently. In English, it's similar enough to regular past-tense that often people forget English even has a subjunctive.
I guess this is an opinion in a way, because grammar changes over time, so if everyone stops using the subjunctive in English, then I guess it stops existing, since language is developed by people. However, we currently do have a subjunctive, or at least the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style recognizes one.
So, there are three main verb moods: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. Moods are different from tenses because they don't have to do with past or present; rather, they are determined based on whether you're making a statement, commanding someone to do something, or pondering a hypothetical.
The majority of the things we say or write are going to be in the indicative mood. If you say "John went to the store," that's indicative. You're just stating something, indicating that something happened. If you tell John, "Go to the store," that's imperative, because you're commanding someone to do something, with the subject being implied. Now, for the subjunctive: what if you asked John to go to the store, but you don't believe he's really going to do it? Maybe you could say, "If John were to go to the store, my life would be a lot easier." In this case, you use the past-tense plural "were," plus the infinitive "to go," to imply that you are speaking of a hypothetical situation that you don't believe really happened. Conversely, if you say, "If John goes to the store, my life will be a lot easier," you're using the indicative mood, which implies that you DO believe John will go to the store.
If this doesn't make sense, it's because I'm secretly a curmudgeonly old lady in a 25-year-old's body, and I'm clinging on to a few of the dying forms in English. But it does go back to my rule of looking at writing in terms of clarity: with that shift in verb mood, you can subtly indicate whether you actually believe someone is going to do something. Think of the passive-aggressive possibilities!
Semicolons:
I once had a teacher (whom I respect quite a lot) tell me that she doesn't like when people use semicolons before the word "but"; but I like semicolons before but. Actually, I kind of want to get a tattoo of a semicolon on my butt. Forget the main point of this; what do you guys think of that as a tattoo? Put your opinions in the comments.
So, what are your thoughts on grammar? And on my tattoo ideas?
Happy writing!
Savy
August 22, 2018
Book Review Video: Why Ship It is Problematic & Offensive
It's time for another video book review! Next week, I'll be continuing this series, but with something new--a video review of a book that I HAVEN'T previously talked about on my blog or Goodreads page!
Enjoy!
Happy reading!
Love,
Savy
Enjoy!
Happy reading!
Love,
Savy
August 20, 2018
VIDEO: How to Develop Your Story's Aesthetic [Writing Tip of the Week]
Enjoy today's Writing Tip of the Week! Hope it provides you with some Monday Motivation to get through all your amazing writing this week! :)
Happy Monday!
Love,
Savy
Happy Monday!
Love,
Savy
August 17, 2018
Book Review Video: Leah On the Offbeat
I'm excited to announce that I'm starting a new book review video series on my YouTube channel!
I've done a few book reviews on this channel in the past, but I want to commit to doing them on a more regular schedule!
So today, I'm releasing a new book review video! Here is my review for Leah On the Offbeat, which I also covered on this blog a few months ago.
I'll have a new review next Friday!
Hope you enjoy!
Happy Friday!
Love,Savy
I've done a few book reviews on this channel in the past, but I want to commit to doing them on a more regular schedule!
So today, I'm releasing a new book review video! Here is my review for Leah On the Offbeat, which I also covered on this blog a few months ago.
I'll have a new review next Friday!
Hope you enjoy!
Happy Friday!
Love,Savy
August 11, 2018
IT'S BOOK RELEASE DAY!
Hello, everyone!
Today, Just Me, Wrigley , the third book in the Furever Home Friends series, releases! I am so excited!
I appreciate everyone who supported me along the way--and a special shout-out to everyone who participated in the cover reveal, or agreed to leave a review on Goodreads/Amazon/your blog today!
We'll be having our launch party today--if you're in the Chicago area, please feel free to come by! You're all invited! If you're not nearby, we'll be streaming Facebook Live videos on the event page, so you can still mark yourself "interested" and get the livestream!
Wrigley's book is now available on Amazon!
If you want a signed copy of the book, you can get one on fureverhomefriends.com! We also have fun Wrigley T-shirts available!
Also, if you're a Goodreads user, this book has a Goodreads page now!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this good news with you guys!! Thank you for all of your support as I started up the Furever Home Friends, and as I've continued to expand the business!
Love,Savy & Wrigley
Today, Just Me, Wrigley , the third book in the Furever Home Friends series, releases! I am so excited!
I appreciate everyone who supported me along the way--and a special shout-out to everyone who participated in the cover reveal, or agreed to leave a review on Goodreads/Amazon/your blog today!
We'll be having our launch party today--if you're in the Chicago area, please feel free to come by! You're all invited! If you're not nearby, we'll be streaming Facebook Live videos on the event page, so you can still mark yourself "interested" and get the livestream!
Wrigley's book is now available on Amazon!
If you want a signed copy of the book, you can get one on fureverhomefriends.com! We also have fun Wrigley T-shirts available!
Also, if you're a Goodreads user, this book has a Goodreads page now!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this good news with you guys!! Thank you for all of your support as I started up the Furever Home Friends, and as I've continued to expand the business!
Love,Savy & Wrigley
August 6, 2018
VIDEO: How to Tell if You're a Writer or Aspiring Writer
Happy Monday!
Need some Monday motivation? Then check out the new Writing Tip of the Week! When I work with writers--be it as an editor, a beta reader, a tutor, or a friend--I hear the phrase "I want to be a writer one day" or "I am an aspiring writer" a lot. How does the "aspiring" factor into the writer journey? And when should you feel comfortable identifying as just a "writer"?
I hope you enjoyed this week's Writing Tip of the Week!
Happy writing!Savy
Need some Monday motivation? Then check out the new Writing Tip of the Week! When I work with writers--be it as an editor, a beta reader, a tutor, or a friend--I hear the phrase "I want to be a writer one day" or "I am an aspiring writer" a lot. How does the "aspiring" factor into the writer journey? And when should you feel comfortable identifying as just a "writer"?
I hope you enjoyed this week's Writing Tip of the Week!
Happy writing!Savy
