With college admissions season in full swing, it’s time to talk about one of the most important components of the application: your essay. A requirement of the Common App, the essay is what makes you a person in the eyes…
The Vocabbett Podcast: Season 1 Finale!
After a hot 59 episodes, it’s time to put the Vocabbett podcast on hiatus to write book 2! The podcast WILL be back. I LOVE doing it; I just need all the creative energy focused on one goal at the…
*This* Should Never End for Writers (More Inspo From Elizabeth Peters!)
We’ve talked ideas, outlines, writing tips, and more in this writing series. But amid the technical tips, one very important component of writing can get overlooked: love of the craft. If you want to be a writer, you must enjoy…
Unconventional Editing Advice
The resounding writing advice today tends to be, “Just get the words on paper. You can edit it later. You can’t edit a blank page. All first drafts are garbage anyway…Just write the words and keep going!” The result? Editing…
Writing and…Popcorn?
If you’re following along and writing a book with me, you’re probably into the actual drafting process. Woohoo! While exciting, I’ll be the first to admit that this can be a uniquely intimidating time. It’s one thing to have an…
Is Your Subject Your Subject? (Two Meanings!)
*Vocabbett members, you can read the new vocabulary-boosting short story I mention in the podcast here! (And non-members, you can sign up here!) As we wrap up our writing mini-series, I have just a few more pieces of word-altering advice…
