by Karena Akhavein | Oct 30, 2020 | Mindset, Writer's Life
A wake-up call for the chronically busy writer First of all, here’s the hard truth: in reality, we actually potentially have more time available to us than ever before, thanks to technology and other conveniences. We don’t need to grow our own food, ride a buggy into...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Self editing? Self editing is always a wise first step before hiring a professional editor. Let your manuscript sit for at least a week so you can come at it with fresh eyes, and then use this list of questions that you can ask yourself to try to find any problem...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 5, 2020 | Podcasting, Writer's Life
Have you wanted to start a podcast for a while now, but are intimidated by everything it takes to record and promote a podcast? Starting a podcast is a great idea for any creative, artist, or creative entrepreneur. I started my own podcast, Creative Happy Hour, just...
by Karena Akhavein | Aug 24, 2020 | writing group conversations, Writing Tips
Can a white writer write a POC character? Can a cisgender writer write a trans character? How do I write a character with disabilities? How do I write a character of an age different than my own? This week in writing group, one of my writers posed a crucial...
by Karena Akhavein | Aug 22, 2020 | Writer's Life, Writing Tips
How to stop worrying about word count… while hitting your word count goals every time. If you’re a newer writer, or even a not-so new writer, you have at some point worried about your word counts. The anxiety over how many words we’ve managed to produce per day...
