We often hear about the writing slump, sometimes the reading slump, but have you ever heard about the editing slump ? To be honest, even though I’m quite active on Twitter (compared to other social media), I think I’ve never read about it. I’m sure lots of people have already talked about it, I justContinue reading “After the writing slump… the editing slump ! (5 tips to get out of it)”
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Book covers for indie writers
As a self-published author, book covers are an important topic to me. When you’re promoting your book yourself, how catching your book cover is can either make your marketing way easier, or dreadfully difficult. In this article, I will share with you a few tips on how to get your perfect book cover. (Not talkingContinue reading “Book covers for indie writers”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 4 (The End)
This year’s NaNoWriMo is officially done ! Yesterday was the last day to try and win the challenge (or your personal challenge/goals) and I hope that all of the participants got something positive out of this exciting and challenging event. As for me, week 4 was not bad at all. I felt less lost thanContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 4 (The End)”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 3
How is NaNoWriMo going for you this year ? Do you belong to the elite who has already finished the challenge ? No ? Me neither haha. This week has been tough, to be honest. I had a blood sample on Monday morning, which made me a bit tired, and then on Thursday I wentContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 3”
How I’m trying to get out of my writing slump
Let’s be honest, it’s been months that I’m in a writing slump. The beginning of 2021 was fire though : I published my collection of poems, wrote the first draft of what would be either the first part of a novel or the first volume of a two-volume series and started writing the second partContinue reading “How I’m trying to get out of my writing slump”
When you’re in the mood for writing on paper
As an author in 2021, I have to admit that most of my writings are done on my computer. But from time to time, I like to go back to the old pen and paper combo, because it feels different. When I came back to poetry in 2020, I started by writing in a notebook.Continue reading “When you’re in the mood for writing on paper”
Take a break from writing – Boost your inspiration !
It’s been a few weeks that I completely gave up on my writing routine. Too busy with work, I didn’t have the mental capacity to focus on my stories. I was pretty upset about it, until I wasn’t anymore. In this article, I will share with you how taking a break from writing is fineContinue reading “Take a break from writing – Boost your inspiration !”
Marie K. Ricci - Author | Translator 