Author: Heather Dowell
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ASMR: Creepy Or Beneficial?
ASMR artists use different techniques to bring relaxation to viewers on YouTube. Methods include tapping on objects, brushing hair, giving massages, and whispering. For ... -
My NaNoWriMo Plan
I had no intention of doing NaNoWriMo this year. I started a new job and knew it would be too much for me. I ... -
Why Stepbrother Romances Are Blowing Up
Stepbrother Romance fills Amazon’s best-selling lists, leaving many to wonder why and others to binge their guilty pleasures. Today, I’m going to break it ... -
What Is Your Main Genre?
Are you writing fantasy, science fiction, or fiction? There are two types of fantasy: low fantasy and high fantasy. In high fantasy, the world ... -
Sympathetic Psycho In Bates Motel
*This review contains spoilers for season one and two of Bates Motel. Bates Motel was an unexpected addition to my Netflix watch list. I ... -
Roadside Flowers
On the day you die, you’ll wake up, dress, and make a cup of coffee before heading to your front porch rocker. The sun ... -
Should Low-Income Authors Have Audiobooks?
As a low-earning author, producing multiple mediums sounds like a poor investment. But variety allows increases earning potential because reader preferences differ. Benefits of ... -
10 Lessons Learned From Camp NaNoWriMo
I made a goal for July’s Camp NaNoWriMo to write my book, You Are The Father, from start to finish. I didn’t win, but ... -
How To Use Specific Language To Write Concisely
Is your writing wordy or boring? There’s an easy fix. Be concise by using your words economically. Word economy–getting your meaning across with as ... -
How I Develop Characters From Scratch
My characters always start as one-dimensional. I usually see a scene from the book in my head with very little background, and then I ...
