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Top 3 Issues I find in Books as a Beta Reader
I’ve beta-read more unpublished novels than I have been reading published ones as of late. I enjoy helping other writers polish their...
Mason Monteith
Jan 14, 20233 min read


How to Get Excited About Writing Your First Draft
So you’re working on your first draft. Everything is going perfectly, you think you’ve found the one! This is it! This will be your big...
Mason Monteith
Nov 26, 20224 min read


Authors and Writers: Creating an Online Presence
So you’ve finished a book. The hardest part is over right? Now it’s time to enter the magical world of publishing! But wait! You’re an...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20224 min read


Netflix and Novel: 3 Shows Every Writer Should Watch Once
It is impossible to just write all the time, sometimes you’ll want to take a break and take a creative vacation. But why not make that...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


What I’ve Learned from Writing My Novel, The Spellbound Abbey
So recently I was fortunate enough to have the ability to self-publish my first novel, called The Spellbound Abbey. I have written many...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20226 min read


Writing Realistic Fantasy
Writing realistic fantasy? Doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of fantasy? At first, it definitely sounds like it does. Yet with any...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Advice for Nanowrimo 2022
National Novel Writing Month is coming up already! Starting in November, if you were unable to start early on prepping this month, no...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Why Every Writer Should Read Classics and Older Literature
As a writer, reading a wide variety of stories is critical. You cannot be a writer without also being a reader in some capacity. Whether...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Writer
Imposter syndrome is when high-achieving people feel as though they haven’t earned the success brought about by their work. It can be...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20224 min read


My Self-Publishing Journey and What I’ve Learned So Far…
It’s no secret that I’ve been wanting to publish a book, and that I’ve been working on publishing a book this year. Hours and hours I...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20225 min read


Writing an Intimidating Antagonist
Antagonists: Without them, there is nothing to contest or challenge the stories protagonist, and in most cases no plot. A great...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


How to Up the Tension in your Story
Tension. Without a little bit of tension in your writing, there is no excitement when obstacles are overcome by the characters. By...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Crafting a Captivating Story Opening
The biggest struggle writers will face is crafting a captivating introduction. The first ten pages are the make it or break it for your...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing on Amazon
Publishing on Amazon sounds wonderful doesn’t it? Amazon has been a fast growing platform for self-publishers. While it is mostly with...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Places to Begin as an Unknown Writer
If you are starting as a writer with no prior experience, finding a way to get a following or be able to show your work can be difficult....
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


The Pre-Publishing Plan: Art of Selling Your Story Early
When you finally finish your book, it can be easy to feel like it is already time to get into the publishing phase. You’ve worked hard to...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20225 min read


Starting Freelance Editing: Gaining Confidence and Credibility
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash When considering any self-run careers, there are a lot of stressful factors to think about....
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Beginning as a Freelance Writer
Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash Are you interested in freelance writing? Whether your interest is in a side gig, or full-time, getting...
Mason Monteith
Nov 25, 20225 min read
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