by Cheryl | Jul 9, 2025 | Insights
If there’s one thing that makes a great story, it’s a great adversary, or villain, if you must. The quintessential villain tests the protagonist, pitting them against forces they must overcome to reach their goal. But how does one go about constructing the...
by Cheryl | May 9, 2025 | Insights
Some authors don’t believe in writer’s block. I’m not one of those people, although I’d prefer to call it a creative challenge rather than a blockage. There are many things that can arise to challenge our ability to be productive creators. Life...
by Cheryl | Apr 23, 2025 | Insights
Many people will argue against plotting out their stories for a variety of reasons. They will say that plotting is boring, removes spontaneity, stifles creative flow, etc. While arguments against plotting reflect individual taste and preference, there is still room...
by Cheryl | Apr 7, 2025 | Insights
When you think of Patreon, you probably think of a membership subscription and roll your eyes. Well, I’m here to tell you it’s MORE than a straightforward menbership site these days. It’s about giving creators AGENCY over their work, giving them a...
by Cheryl | Apr 1, 2025 | News
Being an independant author in 2025 is challenging and getting tougher by the day. There are threats to the sustainability of writing as a career from all sides. Not only is social media tricky to navigate and use as a communication tool to reach readers who will BUY...
