I have exciting news; I'm working on a new novel! While I don't want to give too much away, the premise contains an apocalypse, a fractured love story, and one girl's drive to fix everything. While writing my novel, I realized there are several practices I use to keep my writing process organized. Here are some tips to keep you on track. 1) Always Carry A Notebook Now, I'm not talking about a marble notebook, but something small enough so it won't be a burden. If something in

Every writer needs a playlist when writing their novels or short stories. It helps to discuss intense/emotional scenes, get into our zone, and organize the tone per chapter. While I have over 50 songs in my playlist, here are some songs to listen to that describe each chapter in Poet Tongue. This list features popular artists such as Avril Lavigne, Three Days Grace, and System of a Down, but also some of my favorite Native American musicians, such as Robbie Robertson and Indi