Stephanie BourbonJan 245 minSTOP SAYING "starving..." Hello Writers! It's Monday, again, and today I am writing about this notion that we creatives group up with. "I'm BROKE" we repeat it so...
Stephanie BourbonJan 173 minCrushing Your Query part 3Crushing Your Query Letter Part 3! So, honestly, I didn't even know that I was going to do a part 3 to this blog serious but as I am...
Stephanie BourbonJan 104 minQuery Mishaps & how to fix them Part 2 in the query letter seriesHello, Storytellers!! I hope you are having a fabulous day, morning, evening-whatever! This is part two that I just decided to add to...
Stephanie BourbonJan 33 minHow to Crush Your Query Letter Part 1Happy New Year Writers!!! Boom! We made it another year around the sun. I hope you are doing amazingly well and are excited for 2022....
Stephanie BourbonDec 27, 20213 minALL the things that can go wrong in your screenplay Happy Monday, this one is for my screenwriters out there but can also be useful to storytellers who write novels or for television. At...
Stephanie BourbonDec 20, 20213 minHappy Holidays & Storytelling in Holiday Flicks, why I love them!! Hello dear Writers!! I'm wishing you a very happy holiday this year. It's Christmas week!! I love Christmas and it's not about being...
Stephanie BourbonDec 13, 20212 minSuccessful writers have these things in commonHappy Monday!! This week I want to talk about the habits of successful writers because they do make a difference. And they are ALL things...
Stephanie BourbonNov 29, 20213 minYou've Finished NaNoWriMo, now what?Good morning dear writers! It's almost December 1st and that's why I'm talking about revisions! You have finished the new novel that you...
Stephanie BourbonNov 15, 20214 minDo I need To Copyright my novel?Happy MONDAY Dear Writers! Woot! It's a new week with new possibilities!! Do I Need To Copyright My Novel/Work? The answer is NO. But...
Stephanie BourbonNov 8, 20213 minGenre Clarity, what is it & why do I need it?Happy Monday to all the writers out there!! I'm so grateful that you are here. Today I am talking about GENRE CLARITY and why it's so...
Stephanie BourbonOct 25, 20212 minI'm Doing Something Scary--OUTLINING!Hello, Writers!! This week one of my goals was to get my new romantic comedy novel outlined in the 7 story arcs required in rom-coms. It...
Stephanie BourbonOct 18, 20216 min(Romantic) Comedy Character Archetypes & Who Needs To Be IncludedHappy Monday!!! This week I'm talking about characters in comedy, and romantic comedies. What I am seeing in a lot of work that is coming...
Stephanie BourbonOct 11, 20217 minHow To Go Deeper With Your CharactersHey, Writers! Happy Monday! This week I'm talking about when you get that dreaded feedback that goes something like "I couldn't connect...
Stephanie BourbonSep 30, 20213 minHow to write a novel in a month and win nanowrimoHello, Writers!! This week, I'm coaching you on how to write a draft fast and complete NaNoWriMo, which is coming up in just a month....
Stephanie BourbonSep 27, 20213 minThe Two Things on Social Media All Writers Need to DoHello, Dear Writers! This week I'm talking about what social media you MUST have if you are a writer. Okay, maybe not a must-have, or a...
Stephanie BourbonSep 20, 20213 minThe Importance of Writing GoalsGood Morning Writers! This week, I'm behind in everything but the one thing that has kept me on track is that I have a GOAL LIST and I...
Stephanie BourbonSep 13, 20212 minGetting Behind in Your Publishing Goals? It's Okay!!Hello, Writers!! Happy Monday! YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE! So, you have a plan and it goes something like this. Write my novel....
Stephanie BourbonSep 6, 20213 minACK I'm Still Getting Rejected!Hello, Writers, happy Monday! Today, I'm talking about rejection. UGH, you have sent in your manuscript or query letter, and this time...
Stephanie BourbonAug 30, 20213 minAlways Do What You Love For A Living Happy Monday! Here's a little reminder if you are stuck in a rut! DO WHAT YOU LOVE and accept nothing less for your life and career....
Stephanie BourbonAug 23, 20213 minIt's All About Character & What That Really MeansHello Dear Writers!! Today, I'm talking about CHARACTER. The concept is simple. You write a story and it's filled with characters. Maybe...