Elise L. Blake
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Elise is a full-time writing coach and novelist. She is a recent college graduate from Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her BA in Creative Writing.
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Ten Short Writing Lessons from Authors (That You Never Want to Forget). Top Story - October 2023.
One of the best things we can do as authors or aspiring authors is to take to heart the words and advice of those who are wearing the shoes that we hope to one day fill ourselves.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The Modern Illusion of Success Is Killing Your Writing Career
We've all seen the fantasy version of a writer's life that we all secretly strive for - a big house, a spot on the NY Times Bestseller list, more cars than we'll ever drive, and the ability to pay off our student loans.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
11 Sentences About Writing No One Wants To Hear. Top Story - September 2023.
Writers are not usually ones for gatekeeping, but we do sometimes keep some things for ourselves even though there can be a benefit in sharing with those who may not have been through the pages as we have - yet.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Developing Dark or Villainous Love Interests in Romance Novels
If you’ve been anywhere around books in the past few years, from Bookstores to BookTok you might have noticed that one category has grown wildly and seems to always be lurking protectively nearby ready to stalk around the corner with their smirks and their famous line of, “who did this to you.”
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Why You Should Just Sit Down and Write Your Book
As many blogs and posts and tweets about writing will tell you - sometimes getting started is the hardest part. All writers know the feeling, the burning itch in the hands and in the mind of a story that just needs to be put down on the page, but something holds them back.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
How to Overcome Writer's Block and Get Back to Writing
Writer's block can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience, but it's important to remember that it's a common problem that many writers face at some point in their careers. The good news is that there are several effective strategies for overcoming writer's block and getting back to writing.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
The Most Important Question Every Writer Should Ask Themselves
You clicked on this article so you are either a writer, someone who wants to be a writer, or someone who was pulled in by the headline needing to know the answer about what question a writer should be asking themselves.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
How to Exploit Your 9–5 Before Starting Your Writing Career
Sure it can be tempting to throw in the towel of your normal 9–5, which puts the food in the fridge and keeps a roof over your head job for the illustrious career of being a writer, but there's one thing you should keep in mind before you do -
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
As a Writer, You Only Have to Make One Important Decision When It Comes to Your Novel
Sure there are many decisions you'll have to make when it comes to your novel such as what point of view it's going to be told from, what genre it's going to be, cover art, and so forth.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
Terrible Mistakes New Writers Need To Avoid. Top Story - July 2023.
All writers make mistakes whether it is their first time writing a novel or their dozenth time writing a novel, mistakes are bound to happen, but if you're aware of the more common ones, then they'll be easier to avoid.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
