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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4 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Writing
Writing is sometimes a win/lose endeavor. You win some days while you may lose others. or You win some days with great bursts of creative energy and you lose some days when you feel burnt out and don’t think you can add a single word to your document if you tried.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
The Expensive Reality of Self-Publishing and Why Books Don't Sell
Self-publishing has opened doors for writers all over the world to bring their stories from their minds into physical books, or e-books available to readers everywhere. However, the harsh reality many learn is that self-publishing is not in any way a guaranteed path to success or the ever-loved rag-to-riches tale.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Why Are Writers Expected To Do So Much Self-Promotion?
Whether an author is looking to self-publish their novel or seek publication through traditional means, there will be the expectation of self-promotion. Social media and especially the rise of the obsession known as #BookTok, authors are excepted to promote their work now more than ever relying on virality and hype from online fans to push book sales.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Unveiling the Secrets: How to Craft a Bestselling Novel from Manuscript to Masterpiece
Writing a novel is a little more than just putting words down on a page in a certain order and hoping for the best. There are certain elements that must be included in your story that will help you craft your best-selling novel.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Sparking Ideas and Breathing Life into Your Writing
Have you been feeling burnt out lately or are finding that ideas for what to write have been hard to come by? Well don't stress out, this unfortunately happens to all writers at some point or another and it doesn't say anything about your ability to write, it just means you need something to stoke the fires of your creativity back into that burning flame.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
7 Secrets to Craft Compelling Stories That Captivate Readers
Ready to take your writing to the next level by learning just what it takes to write a story that will captivate your readers? Let's explore the seven most powerful secrets that will unlock your writing potential and captivate your readers.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
The Power of Daily Writing
Why Daily Writing Matters: Boosts creativity: Writing every day stimulates your creative muscles and keeps your ideas flowing. Improves writing skills: Regular practice hones your writing skills, enhancing your ability to express ideas and craft engaging narratives. Overcomes writer's block: Daily writing helps overcome writer's block by fostering a habit of consistent output.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Exploring Different Publishing Options
For writers looking to publish their novel one of the most crucial decisions to make is going to be which route of publication they which to take. This isn't to say that there is a right choice and a wrong choice, it's just going to change a few things when it comes to getting your book into the hands of readers.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Finding Your Writing Voice
What is a writing voice? Your writing voice is the bits of you that you take from within and put onto the page to tell your story the same way you would if you were telling it out loud. It's the style of your craft. When I write my articles I want to come across the same as if I was giving these teaching in real life, so I include my snarkiness and all since I want to be as authentic as I can be.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
Balancing Writing and Day Job
It's not factual that writers can give up their stable paying jobs even after they have finished their books since the average published author doesn't make the big bucks like many seem to believe. Sure some may get lucky with their first book, but in most cases, writers need to release consistently before they can make a full-time salary off their book sales - if they ever do.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
