How do you start writing your novels? Do you outline? Do you create characters? Do you push together random notes? There are a lot of ways to get your story moving forward. Everyone has their own way and they need to do what's best for them. I've tried different methods and every time I write …
Author: Shelby Boyde
I am a woman trying to get by the struggle we all face day to day. Also, I'm trying to get myself out there as an author! The biggest factor to the struggle.
Don’t Let Your Excitement Ruin Your Tale
Before I begin knocking down anyone's excitement I need to make one fact clear: There is nothing wrong to hold excitement over the work you are trying to complete. It's always a thrill when you finally think up the prefect line for your work. I know you want to write it all out because it …
Back to Work After the Holidays!
This blog has been silent for a long time and there were several reasons keeping me away from my followers. The first reason is the most obvious. The holiday season and celebrating the new year. This takes many people away from their extra activities. (Yes, I would consider my blog an extra activity). Once …
Back in Action!
Hi, again! I recently took a bit of time away from this blog for a big move that took a lot of time out of my schedule. I'm going to skip sharing the boring details about my move and instead I'll jump back in to talk about my latest project. The graphic novel I want …
Should I Write A Graphic Novel Series Or A Traditional Novel Series?
As I am sitting here with my coffee, I am trying to sort out what my plans are for today. Whenever I try to create plans I start thinking about everything I want to do. Usually, this pushes me away from all my possible plans and I get nothing done. This morning, all of my thoughts …
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You’re Moving Slowly, But You Better Not Stop Chasing Those Dreams!
What's the one dream you carry close to your heart? I bet you think about it almost every day. Then you continue to dream about it through the night. And sometimes you get lost in conversations because one word sends you out of this world to think about reaching said dream. I believe everyone has …
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Never Forget Where You Started
I suffered from a tiny cold this past week. The sickness killed my drive to do any work with my writing or my art. I only wanted to sit around and watch Criminal Minds. (I started all the way from season 1 episode 1. You don't want to know how far I got...it's amazing how …
Do You Have a Plan? Are You Going in Blind?
An author can bring their story to life using any method they deem suitable for them. There are some authors able to start writing without a lot of planning ahead of time and it works out perfectly. I wrote this way when I brought my first series to life. (The Lyall Pack Series: Volume 1, …
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Becoming Great May Call for a Little Break
It takes a lot of courage for any person to come out and say they are the best in the career they have chosen. To be viewed as a great author is a dream held by many faces in the writing world (including myself). But how do you grab hold of this title of greatness? …
The Little Challenges of an Author
When you become an author, you allow your mind to gather details dancing through the world. Your creativity pushes together those facts and the possibility arises for a new story. But how often do you end up walking away from those possible stories with nothing more than a smile on your face? You might be …
