NaNoWriMo 2020 Update

Hello friends! How's #nanowrimo going so far? Although I haven't written my nano words for today yet, I haven't missed any days! -Insert happy dance- I have written 13,782 words so far, and I'm feeling confident and accomplished. I know come mid November I will begin to feel overwhelmed (as I have for the past…

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Nanowrimo Prep?

Are any of you prepping for #NaNoWriMO ? Unlike the past two years, this year I'm planning ahead. I haven't fully reached the plotter status yet, but I'm feeling the pantser in me slowly growing less powerful. It has been a little over a week since I've been waking up earlier than usual and using…

Midnight Thoughts

10/05/2020 : 12:06 am I see fear coming. I understand its dance. I’ve even danced along with it. Because it’s easier to join in than to stand over it, easier to give in to its rhythm than to crush it. Even swaying along with it takes less courage than confronting it. Less energy is needed…

I Missed Writing

I have completely neglected this blog, and I've felt so guilty about it. Last year I started blogging as a way to cope with writing my first novel, to keep track of my progress, and to share my experience with other writers who were also on their writing journey. This year has been so overwhelming,…

Writing the Right Words

Today we're talking about commonly misused words, specifically homophones! If you don't know what those are, keep reading! As a writing consultant and editor, I revise and provide feedback on my clients' professional documents and academic assignments (among other writing projects). For the past several months, I have seen an increase in the misuse of…

Bookish Giveaway

To celebrate 1K sales on Etsy, we’re hosting a book-themed giveaway! To enter, just follow us, @talemeco on Instagram and share on Instagram stories.…Bookish Giveaway

Jane Austen Lovers

How many times have you searched for a gift to give to a fellow book lover? Especially, that Jane Austen fan in your life? Before I opened my Etsy …Jane Austen Lovers

Writing in the Time of COVID-19

How many of you have been writing more during this quarantine? To be honest, I haven't been writing as much as I've wanted to. I did at the beginning, but a few weeks ago I sort of lost the motivation to write. Also, due to an increase in online learning, I’ve been pretty busy with…

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Book Review

Synopsis: The dancers of the Order direct their floating world of Meriel with their movements, but are they steering it toward destruction? Calara spent her life learning dance patterns and seeking to become the perfect servant to her people. When she discovers the work of the Order is built on lies, she flees with a…

2020 Writing Update

Hello, my friends! I know it’s been a while, but if I’m being honest, blogging about my writing journey has been challenging these past few months. Those of you who've been following along for the past year know that I’ve been in the query trenches since December. Unfortunately, every single response has been a rejection.…