Writing stuff

Attention Zimbabwean Writers!

I'd like to do my part to help out Zimbabwean writers and help them get to the point where I am now and even further. I'd like to offer...

Going for it

When I was in high school I always thought I wanted to be a writer but I never allowed myself to actually believe that I could be one....

How I got writing (in a serious publishing way)

Let’s begin by setting the scene. I was supposed to complete my Master's degree in 2016 but I was way behind on my thesis and had to take...

Getting to this point

So I finished my first fantasy novel in 2018. It was a multiple P.O.V (point of view) Young Adult (YA). I queried it pretty extensively...

Motivation when the journey sucks ass

So as you can imagine when you first finish a book you’re astounded at your own ability to do so. Not everyone can finish writing a whole...

Writing while Querying

So here’s the thing about querying; it takes a lot of time. Once you have your polished manuscript, your query letter, your short...

Dealing with constructive criticism (it sucks)

The first time I received proper feedback from a professional editor was during the process of working on my adult fantasy novel for...

The Basics: A glossary of terms fore beginners

Manuscript - Often referred to as ms/MS. This is how your unpublished bok is referred to in the biz ;). *Note your manuscript must be...

Small/Indie Publishers and Self-publishing

There are many reasons to go with a smaller/Indie publisher. You can get more specialized attention and more experience working in...

I got an Agent!

So, this is The Moment that every querying author dreams of and it lived up to the hype. Sometimes you spend so long working towards a...

How I found my publisher

Journey to my first publishing contract