Jacqueline Halase 10/22/25 Jacqueline Halase 10/22/25

Research Like a Pro

Tips and tricks to help guide fiction writers in their research process

Jacqueline Halase 10/15/25 Jacqueline Halase 10/15/25

Survival Guide: Being a Writer with a Day Job

Ideas for putting a positive spin on your day job when you’d really rather be writing

Jacqueline Halase 10/9/25 Jacqueline Halase 10/9/25

How to Start

Tips on how to start writing a book

Jacqueline Halase 9/26/25 Jacqueline Halase 9/26/25

Writing When You’re Afraid

Ideas for how to face your writing when fear is holding you back

Jacqueline Halase 9/18/25 Jacqueline Halase 9/18/25

Write Like a Martial Artist

A few Taekwondo takeaways that can be applied to the writer’s craft

Jacqueline Halase 9/11/25 Jacqueline Halase 9/11/25

Character Inspiration: Veterinary Technician

Go behind the scenes with a registered veterinary technician!

Jacqueline Halase 9/3/25 Jacqueline Halase 9/3/25

Writing When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 2)

How can writing help us move through the difficult seasons of life?

Jacqueline Halase 8/27/25 Jacqueline Halase 8/27/25

Writing When You’re Overwhelmed (Part One)

Practical tips to use when writing feels like a lot

Jacqueline Halase 8/12/25 Jacqueline Halase 8/12/25

Character Inspiration: Professional Athlete

Morgan Bird has competed as a Paralympian in the S8 category at three Paralympic Games: London 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2016, and Tokyo 2020. Here, she shares some incredible insights into the life of a full-time athlete.

Jacqueline Halase 8/6/25 Jacqueline Halase 8/6/25

Editing Your First Draft

A framework for editing your first draft based on the roles of professional editors in the publishing industry

Jacqueline Halase 7/23/25 Jacqueline Halase 7/23/25

Character Inspiration: Theatre Director

Get a glimpse into the life and experience of a professional theatre director

Jacqueline Halase 7/17/25 Jacqueline Halase 7/17/25

Character Inspiration: Musician

An enlightening glimpse into the world of a professional oboist

Jacqueline Halase 7/9/25 Jacqueline Halase 7/9/25

Setting: At the Office

Some guiding thoughts to help you create a realistic office setting

Jacqueline Halase 6/25/25 Jacqueline Halase 6/25/25

Managing Stress as a Writer

A few thoughts on how to identify and eliminate stress in your writing time

Jacqueline Halase 6/4/25 Jacqueline Halase 6/4/25

Gratitude for Writers

Strategies for keeping a positive mindset in your writing

Jacqueline Halase 5/28/25 Jacqueline Halase 5/28/25

Writing Humor

Quick tips for writing authentic humor in fiction

Jacqueline Halase 5/21/25 Jacqueline Halase 5/21/25

Growing Your Writing Skills in Daily Life

A few ideas for how feed your soul when you aren’t getting enough time to write

Jacqueline Halase 5/14/25 Jacqueline Halase 5/14/25

Mental Health for Writers Part 2

A few more suggestions for how to take care of yourself as a writer

Jacqueline Halase 5/7/25 Jacqueline Halase 5/7/25

Planning vs. Pantsing

Should writers plan or pants? The answer: yes!

Jacqueline Halase 4/30/25 Jacqueline Halase 4/30/25

The Great Power—and Responsibility—of Fiction Writers

What is your greatest superpower as a fiction writer?