A Writer’s Song: Why You Should “Write What You Know”
There were two bits of advice I remember receiving when I first became a columnist, although I don’t recall from […]
Category: On the Topic of Writing
Should Authors Publish Under Their Real Name or a Pseudonym?
When I completed Shadow Rider, my first full-length fantasy novel, I sucked in my breath, summoned every ounce of courage, […]
Personal Resume Website: What Is It and Do You Need One?
If you’re wondering what a personal resume website is, you’re actually on one right now. On the Cobblestone Road started […]
Fantasy Worldbuilding: Tolkien’s Primary and Secondary Worlds
I was a junior in high school when I gave my first full-length fantasy novel, Shadow Rider, to two of […]
Imposter Syndrome: Why Do Artists Feel Like They’re Not Good Enough?
If you’re a creative of any sort — a painter, sculptor, musician, author, poet, dancer, etc. — you’ve probably struggled […]
10 Mind-Blowing Statistics on Blogging to Know for 2021
Those who claim that blogging is a dying practice are dead wrong. If you don’t believe me, take a look […]
Author’s 10 Easy Tricks to Help Beat Writer’s Block
Overcoming writer’s block is an incredibly personal challenge. Nobody can do it for you. Here are my personal tips and trick to beating writer’s block.
Boost Web Traffic: SEO Tips + How to Search a Keyword
SEO stands for search engine optimization, which means optimizing your content to rank well in search engines. Tips to write high-quality, keyword-rich content.
An Author’s Year In Review | 2020
2020 was, to put it lightly, a helluva year in many, many ways. It was filled with change and tragedy, anxiety, isolation, and for me, an intense creative drive to keep moving forward while the world seemed to hold still.
Author Q&A: Gender Representation in the War of the Realms
Author Sara A. Noë answers a question from a reader: “What should young, female readers understand from observing [your] characters?”