Tag: fiction
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Continuous Learning for Writers: A Path to Success
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Honing Your Craft? As a writer, do you continue to learn and sharpen your skills? I do. I haven’t been published yet, but I’m committed to improving. I research writing constantly—watching videos, reading books, and learning from authors who write and edit for a living. It’s encouraging (and humbling) to see…
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Authentic Representation of Black Characters in Writing
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Do You Write About Black Characters? Have you ever noticed how vaguely Black characters are described in some novels—especially in books by non-Black authors? I find this frustrating. Often, it feels like writers either don’t know how to describe Black characters without leaning into clichés or simply choose to skip over…
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How to Organize Your Writing Projects (Avoid Repeating Character Names)
Photo by: Thanakorn Lappattaranan When Your Writing Projects Start Overlapping If you’re juggling multiple writing projects, it’s easy to lose track of character names, story ideas, and timelines. In this post, I’m sharing how I organize my writing, avoid repeating character names, and keep my novels and poems structured using simple tools like spreadsheets. Do…
C. N. Garraway 