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Ways To Support Writers When You're Short On Funds
You’re probably on my website because you like to either read or write. And if you like reading here, I will make the leap that you read...

Chyina Powell
Aug 13 min read


A Writer's Guide To Self Care
I know what you’re thinking, self care and being a writer don’t go together, but I disagree. And honestly, recently I have been in...

Chyina Powell
Apr 153 min read


Does Charging A Reading Fee Gatekeep for BIPOC and Disabled Writers?
Anyone who has ever tried to submit a piece of creative work knows that most literary journals and small presses charge what they call a...

Chyina Powell
Apr 153 min read


Uh, What Now?
I think that every writer has written at least one WIP that didn’t do what they wanted to do, but I’ll just speak for me. Sometimes my...

Chyina Powell
Jan 205 min read


What I've Learned As A Submissions Reader
Earlier this year, I decided to apply for a reader position with a pretty well-known literary journals, with quite a few sister journals....

Chyina Powell
Jan 204 min read


The Benefits of Reading With Friends
If you’re here, I am assuming that you like books. I can personally say that I love them. They are a huge part of who I am as a person,...

Chyina Powell
Jan 202 min read
The Difference Between A Book Coach and A Developmental Editor
Because they're pretty similar!!! This will be a short post, don't worry! What is a book coach? Coaches are those who help you take your...

Chyina Powell
Jan 12 min read


Writing When You Would Rather Not
Being a writer is great...until it isn't. With imposter syndrome, the way the world is going, work/life imbalance...it is easy to run out...

Chyina Powell
Dec 4, 20242 min read


5 Tricks to Build Your Audience
Okay, writing a book is hard. Then you have to edit it and work on either self-publishing it, finding an indie press you like or querying...

Chyina Powell
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Using Plottr To Outline Your Novel
What is Plottr? For many writers, having an outline is helpful. For even more writers, having a notebook or journal where you keep all...

Chyina Powell
Feb 20, 20244 min read


Inkubator, A Literary Conference In Cleveland
Inkubator is an annual conference hosted by an organization called LitCleveland. Oddly enough, I had never heard of this organization (or...

Chyina Powell
Oct 27, 20234 min read


Bookish Places To Check Out In Cleveland
I had the delight of attending a conference in Cleveland this past week and while there, I got to meet all sorts of people. Some were...

Chyina Powell
Sep 26, 20235 min read


Let's Talk Resources: Plottr
So, you have decided to write a book? That's great! In fact, it's marvelous because your story deserves to be told and the world needs to...

Chyina Powell
Nov 11, 20224 min read
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