Elise L. Blake
Bio
Elise is a full-time writing coach and novelist. She is a recent college graduate from Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her BA in Creative Writing.
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3 Mistakes You Are Making In Your Novel That Are Boring Your Reader
The last thing you want a reader to be when experiencing the world of your novel is to be bored to tears. This leads to them either returning your book for their money back, placing it on the shelf never being touched again, or it being donated so that maybe someone else will find enjoyment in it.
By Elise L. Blakeabout 20 hours ago in Writers
This Is Why You're Struggling to Write Your Book
Writing a book isn't easy and I hate every television show or movie that makes it seem like it is. The reality of writing is seemingly endless days spent sitting in a chair staring at a screen and willing your fingers to make the words appear on the page the same way they look in your head.
By Elise L. Blake2 days ago in Writers
Most Writers Quit Before They Publish Their First Book. Don't Let This Be You.
There's something holding you back from publishing your book. Do you know what it is? Most of the time it's a combination of things from fearing failure to lacking support in your writing career.
By Elise L. Blake4 days ago in Writers
Stop Thinking That Writing Is an All-or-Nothing Gig
Many writers believe that those who wish to write books either do it full-time - or they fail. However more than 90% of writers, even though they earn an income from their books, choose to continue working in other related fields such as teaching, publishing, editing, or like the author who is writing this article - freelance writing.
By Elise L. Blake7 days ago in Writers
Stop Juggling Your Works in Progress and Commit to A Story
Many writers love the allure of jumping from story to story or they seem to just find themselves halfway through writing one story and then this bright and shiny new idea will call out to them and demand to be written.
By Elise L. Blake8 days ago in Writers