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Reed Out Loud.
Thanks for visiting my space where I spill my thoughts and writing journey. The concept of Reed Out Loud was born years ago when I first became interested in blogging. My dad suggested the title as a play on our last name. It stuck with me all these years, so I figured it was time I put it to use!
Behind-the-Spine of THE ROSEWOOD HUNT Cover🥀
Ever wonder what goes into designing a book cover? This blog dives into my experience working with my editor and design team on the cover for THE ROSEWOOD HUNT!
Gift Ideas for Writers and Readers
With the holidays upon us and 2022 coming to a close already (LITERALLY HOW??), I thought I’d throw together a quick gift guide for writers and readers. These are things that range in price but that I’ve seen others love, so maybe the writer/reader in your life will love them too.
5 Action Items Authors Can Do During the In-Between Moments
Ever feel like there are things you could be doing during the in-between moments? SAME!! In this blog, I break down five action items for writers to tackle when they have some time on their hands.
4 Things That Changed the Game for My Revisions
In this blog, I talk about my most recent round of revisions, including four tips for writers that helped me, so hopefully might help someone else.
Being on deadline: the good, the bad, and the “Wow, I think we’re getting somewhere.”
A little reflection on what it was like being on deadline with a publisher for the first time, including a list of things that helped keep me on track!
Why does it help authors when you add their books on Goodreads?
You can now add my book, THE ROSEWOOD HUNT, on Goodreads! In this blog, I dive into what Goodreads is and how it helps authors when you add their books on the platform and show interest.
Let’s Talk CPs and Beta Readers
What are CPs and beta readers? How do you find them? These are some of the questions I go over in this blog that’s centered around critique partners and beta readers and why they can be helpful (and what to avoid).
Let’s Talk Comps
What is a comp? How do you figure them out? Why are they so important? Check out this blog to see how I turned one of the most stressful parts of my query letter into my favorite form of pitching my book.
It’s All a Ferris Wheel
In this blog, I talk about my thoughts on setting goalposts and the up and down nature of publishing (and social media and life).
The Guide to Keeping a List of New Book Ideas
In this blog, I talk about my process for creating new ideas and keeping them organized so I can go back and work on them at any time.
The Art of Letting Go
In this blog, I talk about letting go of previous books and expectations when it’s time to start something new.
Let’s Talk TikTok
Let’s talk TikTok! After studying the app for the past sixth months, I share some of the things I’ve noticed which can help accounts grow. Think of this kind of like the beginner’s guide to TikTok.
Finding Comfort in Community
I write about Finding Comfort in Community. I talk about the nopes that got me down and how talking about it with some of my favorite people has made me feel less alone and given me the courage to keep trying. There's also some questions and activities that have been super helpful in helping me decide what might light my fire next.
How I Tackle Revisions
In this blog, I break down what revisions are and my process for completing them while working on my book.
A Creative’s Guide to Getting Unstuck
In this blog post, I talk about feeling creatively “stuck” and how it impacts me in multiple ways, along with a list of ten ways to get “unstuck.”
How I Got My Agent
A tale of failure, silver linings, and trying all the doors. I share my journey of going from the query trenches, to shelving a manuscript, to finally getting a literary agent.