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The Gems That Are Short Stories
Lately, I have been focusing more on novel related things. Sorry about that to all of us out there who enjoy more than one form of...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read


Surviving the Murky Middle of NaNoWriMo
So, You’ve Survived Week One, Now What? How Do You Keep The Pace Going During week one, you were all excited and full of joy. You had...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20216 min read


Everything I Never Told You: A Review
I purchased Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You a while ago and finally had the time to hunker down and cross it off my TBR (to be...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Are you a reader, writer or a crazy person who does both?
You’ve seen those ridiculous quizzes they have in teen magazines right? Well, this is definitely not that. This is just a quick little...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


The Choice She Made: A Book Review
Now, I am not usually one for ebooks, I prefer the touch and smell of the page but sometimes you find yourself in a situation without a...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


NaNoWriMo Is Finally Here!
It’s November once again and that means three things to me. One: My mother’s birthday. Two: Thanksgiving. Three: NaNoWriMo. And not...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20215 min read


The Importance of the Slush Pile
Ever wanted a job in the publishing industry and got stuck making your way through the slush pile, whether it was paper or electronic?...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Halloween To Be Read List
How many people read something to get them in the Halloween spirit? Well, even if you don’t, I do. It may be a bit weird but I pause...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read


It’s Okay to Not Like A Popular Book (or Author)
There have been times where I have had to argue why I dislike a book. And it was a draining and exceedingly frustrating experience. Any...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read


Why Everyone Should Read YA
I can’t recall exactly when I started reading YA, I believe it was fifth grade, but I do remember enjoying it immensely. It was as though...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read


A Case for Movie Adaptations
Have you ever wondered why movie adaptations are so popular? I have. And oftentimes, the movie is no where in the realm of good, at least...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20216 min read


Dear Writers, Don’t Be Afraid of Rejection
Dear Blah Blah Blah, We are sorry to inform you that your piece is not right for us at this time. And so on and so on. How many times...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20215 min read


Your Writing Brand: What You Like V. What Your Good At
Every writer has a favorite genre, one that they love to read and one that they love to write. For example, I love reading speculative...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Having A Degree Doesn’t Mean Having Connections
One word. Literati. If you have never heard of it, the literati is basically the tight-knit, seemingly impenetrable group of writers,...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Don’t Be Impressionable: Ignoring Well-Intended Advice
Sometimes, as a writer, you have a lot of people saying they are in your corner but these people are often some of the most unhelpful...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read


Staying Interested in Your Own Writing
Sometimes, as a writer, you may encounter quite a few challenges. You may end up with carpal tunnel or writer’s block or may get so...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Independent Authors, Should You Be One?
What is an independent author? It is a person who either self-publishes or chooses to publish with a small indie publisher, so not one of...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read


The Beauty of a Calm Novel
No one wants to watch a movie where not much happens. When there is no big romantic climax, an explosion or a huge secret exposed, you...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Books You Should Read To Your Children
This is a post for all the parents out there. For those of you who have children under the age of ten, I will suggest some books that I...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Action-Packed Manga That’s Worth A Read
Manga. Some people view comics and graphic novels as lesser than the regular novel but I am not one of those people. I love manga, it is...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read
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