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
Gregory Stout joins me on After Hours for a live interview on August 25th. He's had quite an adventure between his careers and novels.| 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
In 2025, I intend to fix a dead blog and bring it back to its former glory. But do I have the time needed to invest to fix the blog?| WriterSanctuary
Artificial intelligence is all the rage, nowadays. But not everyone is keen on using AI-generated content. Here is why I never will.| WriterSanctuary
Creating an outline in WordPress is a great way to write an amazing blog post. But, what are they and how do you create the outline?| WriterSanctuary
something to pad your resume notoriety among the population – especially if your material is well received Pros of Wattpad: The system can be a great way to gain confidence or be discouraged – it is all in how well you take criticism. In the real world, not all critics are going to appreciate your […]| WriterSanctuary
Wattpad on this site several times as a method to help you develop yourself as a writer. I would like to go into a bit more detail as to how this site can benefit you in the long run. It can be so much more than just a place where you can read free eBooks. […]| WriterSanctuary
Michael has been a freelance writer since January of 2012 and has contributed to a long list of blogs throughout his career. He is also a published author and continues to help other writers find their own paths. Maintaining both the WriterSanctuary blog and YouTube channel, he covers topics that relate to writing in all forms.| WriterSanctuary
Need to add dark mode to Wattpad? Today, I'll show you how to add dark mode to both the desktop and mobile versions of the platform.| WriterSanctuary
When you're a freelance ghostwriter, there are a number of major factors that will impact your success. While some of these may be quite obvious, there are some that you might not realize. It's often far more difficult for people like myself to remain successful, especially since we are subject to greater levels of scrutiny than a full-time employee. So, what can you work on to enhance your level of success and keep yourself productive?| WriterSanctuary
The RanGen Plot Generator has a lot of tools for writing a book. But is the use of the site worth the trouble it could cause?| WriterSanctuary
I tried so very hard to find some positives about Masterpiece Generator. But unless you're looking for a Mad Lib website, it's not the best.| WriterSanctuary
Need to add a bibliography to Reedsy Studio? It's quick and easy to include any page type in Reedsy regardless of your needs. Let's add one.| WriterSanctuary
We'll have to reschedule Michael Colon's interview due to personal reasons.| WriterSanctuary
I have a plan in place to balance work and school. The hard part is to remind myself to not stress out when things don't get published.| WriterSanctuary
Are ultradian rhythms really worthwhile when trying to be productive? From my experience, following the flow of my rhythms have been greatly beneficial.| WriterSanctuary
Motivation to write a book can come from a lot of places. Here are some of the ways I stay motivated when putting together my novels.| WriterSanctuary
Which one do you think is better, a blog or a vlog? In reality, it comes down to who you’re trying to target with certain information. For instance, a gaming channel YouTube usually draws a much better audience than a gaming blog. But which is better for you? In 2025, I am comparing a writing […]| WriterSanctuary
May wasn't exactly a banner month for traffic or development. I had a lot of things going on throughout the month that slowed progress, and some of it bled over into June. A lot of it has to do with AI and Google's use of the Overview tab in search.| WriterSanctuary
The Yoast SEO plugin works exceptionally well for those looking to enhance the content of their blogs and webpages. Even the free version is useful.| WriterSanctuary
AutoCrit is a great platform to help you edit your story, and to move the manuscript to Reedsy when you're done is quite easy. For the most part, it comes down to exporting a file from AutoCrit and then importing it to Reedsy Studio.| WriterSanctuary
Can you edit the first draft of your book yourself? Yes. However, it's always better to find a good, affordable professional to help you.| WriterSanctuary
Struggling with writer's block as a blogger? Here are several methods I use all of the time to keep me writing and producing content.| WriterSanctuary
Now that the blog is back on a routine schedule, what's next on its roadmap? Well, I think we're going to dive a bit into writing challenges.| WriterSanctuary
When looking for relevant content ideas for your blog, take a look at what AlsoAsked.com can provide. It's a free tool you can use today.| WriterSanctuary
With as many websites as there are online, can you succeed if you start a blog in 2020? Absolutely. But, it'll require a lot of effort and motivation.| WriterSanctuary
Content pillars are some of the most effective forms of creating content. Let's take a look at what they are and how to create pillar posts.| WriterSanctuary
Have you ever thought about writing books in multiple genres? There are a few benefits that might pique your interest. Let's go over some.| WriterSanctuary
Creating a daily writing routine for yourself can help get you to where you want to be as a creator. Here is what I do and how I manage it.| WriterSanctuary
Building a form in Google is relatively easy. But are they better than hosting forms on your own website? That depends on what you need.| WriterSanctuary
WriterSanctuary is about to hit 1,000 published posts. And I want to do something fun for those who inspired me to write that much content.| WriterSanctuary
On Monday, June 28th, I'll be joined by Я.R. HARROW on After Hours for a live interview. This is one of the few occasions that I get a horror author on the show, and I'm really looking forward to asking a few questions. Horror was my initial genre of choice for a reason.| WriterSanctuary
What kind of writing challenges are coming soon to WriterSanctuary? I'm still weighing some options of how to get others involved.| WriterSanctuary
Are you adding schema markup to your blog posts in 2025? A lot of creators either don't bother or don't know how to add this snippet of information, but a lot of experts tout how "important" it is. But will schema make a difference on a regular blog in 2025? The post Case Study: Does Schema Markup Matter for Blogs in 2025? appeared first on WriterSanctuary.| WriterSanctuary
Kristina Elyse Butke joins me on After Hours for a live interview on July 14th on YouTube. Come and meet the author and bring your questions!| WriterSanctuary
Getting ready to attend the University of Colorado in Denver. The plan is to finish a BA in Creative Writing and then moving on to a master's.| WriterSanctuary
How many bad habits do you have that prevent you from being an author? Let's take a look at common habits we develop and how to change them.| WriterSanctuary
The first half of 2025 went well. However, I'm really looking forward to seeing what I can accomplish during the last half of the year.| WriterSanctuary
WriterSanctuary has finally expanded into the podcast market. Well, podcasts outside of YouTube, anyway. Is it going to be helpful?| WriterSanctuary
Fan fiction can be a great way to practice your writing skills while building a reputation. Practice is one of the best ways to fine tune your skills.| WriterSanctuary
There are a lot of ways to market your eBook. Finding the best methods for your audience could quickly boost sales and improve reputation.| WriterSanctuary
Having a blog as a self-published author can work wonders for marketing as well as generating income. Today, I'll go over a few vital points.| 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
On June 30, 2025, I'm joined by Shawn McCarthy for a live interview on After Hours. He has quite a history of publishing books, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as holding a couple of degrees. Plus, he has been working on perfecting the art of writing with a cat perched on his shoulder.| WriterSanctuary
Come and hang out with DJ Cook and myself as we talk about his development of Immane, the high-fantasy horror RPG they are working on.| WriterSanctuary
Bringing together as much information as I can to help other aspiring writers find their place in the world. From ghostwriting to self-publishing, I am covering it all.| 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
March and April were easily fails in a variety of ways. Most notably, though, was my lack of effort to get new content published.| WriterSanctuary
Outlining can save writers a lot of time and energy. But how do you go about creating an outline for your book? Here is how I do it for mine.| WriterSanctuary
Is Wattpad good to use as an aspiring new author? Here are eight points of the system that I find to be the most beneficial when trying to get published.| WriterSanctuary
The Reedsy Plot Generator is quite easy to use and can provide a seemingly endless stream of writing ideas. Let's take a look at using it.| WriterSanctuary
Looking for real free project management apps and not free trials? Here is my list of some of the best management apps that have free plans.| WriterSanctuary
Can you use Reedsy Studio in dark mode? Absolutely. There are a couple of ways you can go about it, and today, I'll share two easy methods.| WriterSanctuary
How possible is it to write a decent book in 30 days? For the most part, it's going to come down to how much time you have available to write.| WriterSanctuary
January was an interesting month for both the blog and the YouTube channel. There were a few things that happened that I wasn't really expecting. Nonetheless, it wasn't too bad of a month for either in terms of growth.| WriterSanctuary
February was a bit on the paltry side of things for both content and algorithm adjustments. As such, there were a few massive drops for the blog as well as a decrease for the YouTube channel. Every year, it seems both take a bit of a hit in the first quarter.| WriterSanctuary
The Strong Writing report in AutoCrit is very helpful to tighten up your prose. Let's take a look at Strong Writing and it's importance.| WriterSanctuary
Is Autocrit worth using to edit your book? Let's take a look at what Autocrit can offer and determine if it's something you'll want to use.| WriterSanctuary
A lot of new writers are utilizing all that Reedsy has to offer. Let's take a look at some of the great things Reedsy brings to the table.| WriterSanctuary
A visitor persona can help you identify search intent as well as provide a ton of content ideas. Today, I'll show you how to create one.| WriterSanctuary
Ever thought about using Mindomo mind mapping to plan out a new blog? The tool can even help you come up with ideas for an old blog and its content.| WriterSanctuary
When you update old content, you're giving the post or page a renewed lease on life. Today, I'll show you an easy way to do updates and why.| WriterSanctuary
Which is the better writing app, Reedsy Studio or AutoCrit? I suppose that depends on how desperate you are for an editor.| WriterSanctuary
How well does Asana work for freelancers, authors, and bloggers? For me, it's been one of the most beneficial platforms I use. And, it's free!| WriterSanctuary
Putting more effort into WriterSanctuary means I'll get to work on ideas that have been sitting on the back burner for a very long time.| WriterSanctuary
Flash fiction is an ultra-small story, but I had no idea so many platforms were looking to publish them. Some even even deliver cash prizes!| WriterSanctuary
There was a bit of positive movement in March, and it looks like we're doing some great things to bring the dead blog back to life.| WriterSanctuary
Are you working to master your skills at writing? Today, I'm sharing some of the more prominent tips that will guide you to better stories.| WriterSanctuary
What can you do to marketing yourself with the author copies you can get from Amazon? it depends on how creative you get and what works best.| WriterSanctuary
Should you enter the weekly writing contests from Reedsy? Let's look at some of the benefits including the $250 cash prize for winning.| WriterSanctuary
The first month in the quest to rebuild a dead blog is finished. Although I didn't get as much done as I would have hoped, there is still a bit of forward progress. The fun part is keeping the momentum going throughout the entire year regardless of what happens.| WriterSanctuary
Is the Grammarly Chrome extension worth installing in your browser? Here is my overview of using the tool since I started using it in 2020.| WriterSanctuary
Do you need to add drop caps or remove chapter numbers in the Reedsy book editor? It's quite quick and easy. Let me show you how.| WriterSanctuary
Looking for some ideas for your next story? Today, I'll take a look at several plot generators and how they can help inspire you to write.| WriterSanctuary
I finished the first draft of my next book and decided to edit the manuscript with AutoCrit. So far, it's done a great job finding things.| WriterSanctuary
Public events as an author with impostor syndrome can be anxiety-inducing. Here is how I am going to address the issue to attend the event.| WriterSanctuary
Writing prompts can help inspire authors while providing ideas for some epic books. But are the Reedsy writing prompts worth your time?| WriterSanctuary
Creating goals in the Reedsy writing app can help keep you on task to finish putting together your book. Today, let's set up these goals.| WriterSanctuary
Is Brite worth using to manage your personal and professional daily tasks? It has a lot of functionality and some great basic tools.| WriterSanctuary
Which is better for your writing needs, Substack or WordPress? Let's go over some of the direct comparisons from an author's perspective.| WriterSanctuary
Reedsy recently added the planning boards within it's free book editor. Is planning something that would interest you while writing?| WriterSanctuary
Categories and tags are meant to help you organize content in WordPress. Let's take a look at how they are used and tips to use them.| WriterSanctuary
Reedsy has a lot of functions available when writing your manuscript. But some simply stick out for me more than others. Here are 9 of them.| WriterSanctuary
On February 10th, Shan L. Scott joins me for a live author interview. This is the first I've had from Autstralia and look for to chatting.| WriterSanctuary
