I took a break from blogging and querying to explore the wonderful world of Wattpad, and it was not a waste of time. For years, I assumed the popular online platform for readers and authors was a bunch of unpolished first drafts of manuscripts, cringe-worthy fan fiction, and plotless erotica (and it kind of is), … More Adventures on Wattpad
Here’s a hint: It’s probably something you’ve struggled with too Time to get vulnerable. I want to uncover a core wound that keeps me stuck spinning my wheels and sitting on the sidelines of life missing out on all of the fun stuff. Like an old injury that just won’t heal, it’s a sore spot … More The Core Wound that Inspired Me to Write Teen Fiction
A fellow writer recently said to me, “I love your motivation,” and it took me by surprise. I don’t consider myself particularly motivated because I’m not a full-time writer, I don’t belt out a few books a year, and never update my blog consistently… but you know what? When I committed myself to penning my … More Why Do You Write?
As a small child, few experiences were as intense as watching movies. I went through an entire box of tissues as Elliot’s fragile friend clung to life in the film ET. I had to fast-forward as the red-headed heroine climbed the radio tower in her attempted escape from the criminals posing as her parents in … More Are You Wildly Sensitive? It Could Make you a Better Writer
It you are an aspiring author, like me, writing may be the smoothest part of the journey. Feeling inspired, outlining, writing, and even editing can come easy to creative types like us. What to do with your creation? Well, that’s were it gets tricky. I turn to the AuthorTube community for help on topics like … More Why You Should be Watching AuthorTube
Marie McKoy 