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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I'm Half Way Through Writing My Novel, Here's What I've Learned
I am currently halfway through my Camp NaNoWriMo Project. A YA LGBTQ Psycological Thriller novel that I have had the idea of for many years, have outlined many times, and have decided that I have no reason to weight to write it and thought 60k words during Camp Nano sounded like the perfect time to fast draft this novel so I can move on to the next step and start querying it.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
Writing Action Scenes that Grip Readers
Sometimes there's nothing better than an action scene that gets your heart pumping and gives you that adrenaline spike as you turn through the pages of a story. But what exactly is it that grips you and have you turning those pages faster than your eyes can read them while you're desperate to find out what happens next?
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
Embrace Your Writing Calling. Devote Yourself Fully to Being An Author
Being in the writing community I am constantly seeing people introduce themselves as aspiring writers or aspiring authors as well as person after person asking, when am I able to call myself an author?
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
5 Simple Exercises to Inspire Your Writing I Learned In College
My Creative Writing course in college was unfortunately at 8 am. This was not a time of the morning to feel inspired especially since to get to school I had to walk to the train station, take three trains through Boston, and then wait forever for an overcrowded shuttle bus to get from the station to the school - not to mention the long walk through campus to get to the class on the other side of the property.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
The Beauty of First Drafts
Writing can be an intimidating endeavor, and the pressure to create a flawless masterpiece can often hinder our progress. However, there is value in embracing imperfection, especially when it comes to first drafts. In this quick article, we'll explore the importance of letting go of perfectionism and the benefits of allowing yourself to freely write without judgment.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
How to Write Even While Traveling
It's summer, the perfect time to be planning all of those getaways you've been longing for especially if you live in a place like I do. Sure it's July, but here in New England, it feels as if we've never stepped out of Spring with all the rain and chilly days we've been having.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
The Unconventional Guide to Writing Success: 5 Little-Known Strategies That Actually Work
Every writer dreams of becoming a best-selling author, selling millions of copies of their book, becoming a household name, and having a section of a bookstore filled with their work - and a movie deal wouldn't be so bad either.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
