I am going to try something new on the blog. The idea is to set some realistic goals for the month and then check them off from this post as I go. Then, I'll add an update at the end talking about whether the goals were completed or not.| WriterSanctuary
Writing the first draft of your book doesn't have to be a daunting task. Today, I share my tips for writing the first draft of a manuscript.| WriterSanctuary
There are several pitfalls when it comes to writing books, blog posts, or content for clients. Let's take a look at those that hold you back.| WriterSanctuary
The book blurb is a bane for a lot of authors out there. Most will find it challenging to condense their works into a few sentences without giving away too much of the story. But a good blurb can result in piquing the interest of readers and generating more sales.| WriterSanctuary
Unsolved mysteries are some of the funnest in terms of story ideas. There are so many ways you can write a mystery, and here are a few.| WriterSanctuary
Yep, the plan is to start creating games for events that happen in between the books. But, will I have enough time to make them awesome?| WriterSanctuary
Can you use vidIQ for blog posts as well as YouTube video ideas? Yes. In fact, vidIQ has a lot of different ways to generate those ideas.| WriterSanctuary
Keeping a tech blog is probably one of the biggest pains compared to other niches. However, if done right, it's worth every moment.| WriterSanctuary
It's always a good idea to update content on your website. Here are tips to help you along and why it's important to update old material.| WriterSanctuary
How much content do you have to create for humans and Google to see you as an expert? Let's explore expertise and some content strategies.| WriterSanctuary
Using blog content is a way of repurposing the content for YouTube. And some of them may wind up being your top viewed videos.| WriterSanctuary
If you diversify yourself as an author, you can earn more and reach a wider audience. But what does that mean, exactly? Let's take a took.| WriterSanctuary
Collaboration in Reedsy is made easy. Whether you're inviting co-authors or beta readers, there is a lot you can do with collaborations.| WriterSanctuary
Creating a unique theme in FocusWriter is quite easy and may help motivate you to write. The best part is that themes are easy to create.| WriterSanctuary
Are adverbs as bad as everyone thinks? Not really, and adverbs do have a place in storytelling. It comes to balance and pacing of your book.| WriterSanctuary
Writing a good character means that it feels real and is often relatable. Making a "Mary Sue," on the other hand, often guts the story and usually leads to a loss of interest. But what is a Mary Sue and how do you avoid writing one?| WriterSanctuary
Heading to Read Between the Stars on October 4th, 2025 at the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, Colorado. Hope to see you there!| WriterSanctuary
As a bit of a gamer, I felt it was only a logical step to create a game for in-between the books of Kingmaker and Fury. Of course, the series of books will probably be finished before the one game. Still, I thought it would be a fun addition to the Witcham Series.| WriterSanctuary
Does updating old content still matter as much today as it did in 2018? Let's dive into a new case study and find out how much updates matter.| WriterSanctuary
