As I revise my MG novel, May the Best Player Win, I’ve come to realize that my writing process is very different depending on whether I’m drafting or revising.
Writing process: drafting and editing need two different mindsets Read More »
In April, I got to attend my first ever book launch, for Grace Li’s Portrait of a Thief! It was so incredible being able to celebrate Grace’s book (and her).
What is a book launch event like? Read More »
Every time I see the book cover for The Fraud Squad, a thrill runs through my heart. And here’s how the cover came to be: from the inspirations to the drafts.
How the book cover for The Fraud Squad was created Read More »
Lately, I’ve been wondering if writing (which was always meant to be just a hobby) is taking up too much of my headspace and how to cope with potential burnout.
Mental health check-in: Am I experiencing writing burn out? Read More »
My protagonist in The Fraud Squad infiltrates high society to score her dream job at a posh magazine–inspired by my experience at luxury magazines like Vogue.
How working at Vogue & other luxury magazines inspired THE FRAUD SQUAD Read More »
This week, I finished two things: the Korean show Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and Emily Henry’s Book Lovers. (Some spoilers for Extraordinary Attorney Woo in the next paragraph; no spoilers for Book Lovers.) In EAW, the love interest clearly respects and adores the main character—so much so that his entire character revolves around her. I have no idea what his backstory is,
Writing an interesting love interest is HARD Read More »
Before I became a full-time adult, I studied psychology at Stanford University under some of the most incredible psychologists in the world and did years of psychology research. While I’m by no means an expert in the field, I picked up some pretty cool tricks for shaping my mindset to help me be more efficient and
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