When we open a book and read through it, it opens doors to new worlds. The storytelling is impressive, the characters are relatable, and the book seems perfect. Yet, no one knows how delicate the craft of novel writing is. What we don’t see is the first draft of that story. We don’t see half…
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20 Excellent Types Of Mystery Genres You Should Know
Out of all the various books genres, it’s no secret that mystery is my favorite. But there are many types of mystery genres. A genre is, more or less, an umbrella term or category that holds subgenres. So, you have the mystery genre, but there are many types of crime novels you can read. So,…
Creative Writing Plans For September 2022
New month, new writing goals. I’ve been making slow and steady progress revising the first draft of George Florence and the Perfect Alibi. So, what do I plan on achieving with this novel in September? RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she favors mystery,…
The Simplistic Way I Organize My Mystery Series Now
July has been a whirlwind but in a good way this time. Since starting the top five focus, I’ve been productive with my work. This month is also Camp NaNoWriMo, so I had something extra to strive for. All month long, I’ve talked about various productivity apps for writers. One of my favorites is the…
Camp NaNoWriMo: Day One Check-In
When I had decided to do weekly word count check-ins on Fridays, I didn’t realize I’d be doing my first weekly check-in on the first day of Camp. Since there isn’t too much update since it’s only the first day, I figured I’d talk about where my writing is in terms of progress with or…