As a kid, I was obsessed with stories. Movies, books, games – anything I could get my hands on. I felt such a connection to the characters and stories that I took in and I knew it would always be an important part of my life. As for the reason I actually started writing books, I have to credit that to my four (yes, four) older brothers. My oldest brother started writing at a young age, and the rest of us followed.
The final inspiration that propelled me into writing as a career came with my first viewing of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I had never been so affected by a story, and I knew I wanted to do that for other people. My primary goal as an author is to offer characters, plots, and settings that readers can fall in love with the way I have fallen in love with so many words. Reading has the power to comfort and transform us and I am so inspired to be a part of that.
There are only so many resources for an aspiring writer. So much of what we do is subjective and it can be hard to give/receive advice. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent scouring the web for resources (and that’s on top of a four-year degree) only to come up empty. The purpose of this blog, first and foremost, is to foster a community of writers to combat the inherent loneliness of writing a book. But beyond that, I want to take the things I’ve learned through education and experience and pass them on to anyone who is looking to get a little insight or improve their writing skills.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer who wants to continue your research and gain a new perspective or a total novice looking for a place to start, I have information that can help you get there. I hope you can find what you’re looking for on my site, but if there’s anything you want to see that I haven’t written do not hesitate to ask! The whole purpose of this blog is to help others, so I have no problem creating new, relevant content to suit your needs.
Technically my experience as a writer goes back to when I was ten and started drafting my first book. But I know that doesn’t give me a lot of credibility so here’s a run-down of my experience:
I graduated from Utah Valley University with a B.S. in Writing Studies. My program focused heavily on literature, critical theory, and analysis, so I have a good handle on what makes a story last. I also had the opportunity to take creative writing courses from some of the best teachers I could have hoped for, and I had a lot of time to hone my skills and learn new ways to connect with an audience.
After graduation, I spent some time working as a ghostwriter, which I still do from time to time. There’s something especially exciting about writing your own books, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed helping other authors get their work published. And it gave me a LOT more experience since my own writing is still in the WIP stage.
On top of schooling and professional experience, I’ve dedicated countless hours to research online. I’ve written and re-written several manuscripts and two years ago I even got some practice seeking an agent (before I decided to re-write my entire plot from the ground up). There’s a lot that I can offer you and I want to put it all in one place so you don’t have to struggle like I did to find resources. I look forward to a long and helpful run with my readers.
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