So you want to write a novel — now what? Well, unless you plan to pull 100,000-plus words from where the sun don't shine, you're going to want to do a bit of plotting before you begin. It's ultimately up to you to decide how to plot your novel, but I've picked out five methods … Continue reading How to Plot Your Novel: 5 Ways to Write Your Bestseller
Every October, I get a little bit jealous of my artist friends, who bust out their Inktober lists for 31 days of nonstop creative productivity. Instead of trying to get back to my artistic roots this year, I decided to publish an #InktoberWriting Challenge, for writers interested in making the month of October all about … Continue reading The 2019 #InktoberWriting Challenge
You might have noticed that I changed my name from Kristian Wilson to K.W. Colyard on social media. In case you haven't heard, surprise! I got married. Having decided to take my husband's name, I'm now going by my new moniker in most places, including Twitter, Instagram, and Bustle.
The tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is more popular today than it has ever been in its 44-year history. If you have some D&D nerds on your list this year, I have five new Dungeons & Dragons books that make great holiday gifts, so get your pouch of gold ready. To be clear, the five new Dungeons & Dragons books on … Continue reading 5 New Dungeons & Dragons Books That Make Great Holiday Gifts
The latest in a long line of Instagram-serialized comics that have been turned into books, Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal makes a worthy addition to the 21st century graphic novel canon. Full of lively characters and a philosophy of inclusivity, Woman World is an utter delight to read. The premise here is simple: Woman has … Continue reading Woman World: A Review