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The Get Ready With Characters Tag

Hey y’all! Remember when I posted the Hashtag Trend Tag I invented? Well, I am back with a brand-new tag I sort of made up, inspired by Marissa Adams. The Rules:  Voilà, you’re done! Enjoy! The Tag: 1. First off, introduce your character(s) to us! Then tell us how you relate to them. Today I’m doingContinue reading "The Get Ready With Characters Tag"

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 5: On Accents & Dialogues, With Guest Kellyn Roth

Katja: Hey everyone! Today we have a VERY special episode lined up for you with our FIRST guest ever! Since 3 people is a lot to be on at once, I’m going to be bowing out today and letting that special guest fill my place. I’ll pop back at the end with my footnotes. EnjoyContinue reading "The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 5: On Accents & Dialogues, With Guest Kellyn Roth"

Writerly Ramblings

I just had a tag on Tumblr by an old friend… It took me quite a while to write this, because I had to stop for a few minutes and consider what I like writing. You see, I’ve been reading my old stuff lately and noticing many similarities among them—similar characters, themes, word building, plotContinue reading "Writerly Ramblings"

My Top Writing Tips

Before we get to the post, I have a quick announcement to make. As I may or may not have already announced (I cannot recall), I’m in a Multi Author Series?! I am thrilled to finally announce I’m going to be published in the Cornerstone Series by Beyond the Bookery, along with authors such asContinue reading "My Top Writing Tips"

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 4: Encouragement for Young Writers

Katja: Hi everyone! It’s time for chapter 4 and we’re finally back on track. 😀 I am super excited for this chapter because it’s actually been in my drafts since before I had a blog! Ryana: Yes! I’ve loved all of our blogcasts up to this point, but I think I’m actually most excited aboutContinue reading "The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 4: Encouragement for Young Writers"

February-March Wrap-Up // 2024 Edition

Well, I didn’t intend this to take so long, but here we are. At least it’s getting done. 😝 Hopefully April doesn’t continue the pattern! || Highlights & Lowlights // New bio, new me! I saw some advice lately to Instagramers, and some of it was hard pills to swallow. But I decided to tryContinue reading "February-March Wrap-Up // 2024 Edition"

Image Bearers

I’m in a new pro-life anthology, and we’d love your help. ❤

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 3: The Pre-Writing & Plotting Process

Hey everyone! Welcome to the March chapter of the Blogcast. Yes, we’re late; we’re still trying to catch up after our technical difficulties. So yes, you will be getting TWO chapters this month. You’re welcome. But regardless of the calendar, welcome back to the “recording room” with us! Ryana: Yes! Thank you all for bearingContinue reading "The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 3: The Pre-Writing & Plotting Process"

The Hashtag Trend Tag

Hey everyone! Welcome to my new invention: the Hashtag Trend Tag! I came up with it by accident ages ago… as will be obvious when you keep reading… and am finally launching it now. XD The Rules: Et voilà! Have fun 😉 The Questions: #MondayMotivation: Share a quote/hymn/verse/book, etc, that motivates you in some way.Continue reading "The Hashtag Trend Tag"

How to Make the Most of Reading

If there’s one thing people ask or say about me online more than others, it’s about reading. Specifically, reading a lot. People are always commenting on it, praising it, laughing about it, pointing it out as a defining characteristic of mine. And they’re always asking me, “How? How do you do it?” I’ve written aContinue reading "How to Make the Most of Reading"