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Should You Advertise on BookTok? Pros and Cons
There’s no doubt that Booktok is a flourishing epicenter for finding popular reads. But as an author, blogger or writer, is it worth spending time advertising your content on there? As a professional social media and digital content creator, I have spent a lot of time learning about the intricacies of TikTok. It’s not an…
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How to Read Sarah J. Maas’ Books: An Infographic
Okay, I’m starting this post with a huge disclaimer: This is for fun. Many people have lots of opinions about Maas’ books and how/in what order you should read them. It’s fine if you don’t agree with my lil’ infographic here. Enjoy!
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Is the Publishing Industry Too Cutthroat?
As an author, I obviously think quite a bit about the publishing industry. But what really got me thinking about it in-depth lately was actually a book called Yellowface. You might have heard of it or seen it on shelves. It’s written by bestselling author R.F. Kuang and was a Reese’s Book Club pick. But…
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10 Ways to Become a More Productive Writer
#1: Don’t listen to me. (Just kidding.) 1 Start with reasonable goals. It’s better to start with a small goal and work your way up once you get the hang of it. Maybe try to hit 500-1000 words in the first week or so of writing and go up from there as you gain confidence.…
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When Authors Romanticize Violence
Deep breaths, because this post is sure to bring up feelings. I’m going to start this topic with a disclaimer: I am very lucky to have never experienced intimate partner violence or assault. As such, my reflections on depictions of domestic abuse and assault in books come from secondhand information and my own experiences with…