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Writer’s Block: Is It Laziness or a Critical Part of Being a Longtime Author? – Written By Kristen Lamb

Writer’s block is a very controversial subject in the publishing world. Everyone has an opinion and everyone is right. Okay, maybe not everyone. I am right…and also NUMBER ONE AT HUMBLE! *gets cramp patting self on back* I believe that, when it comes to discussing writer’s block, there is a real danger of oversimplifying a truly complex phenomenon. Many claim there is no such thing as writer’s…

We’re currently waiting for Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin to issue final approval of the historic settlement in the Bartz v, Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit. (If you need a refresher, my past blog posts include a general overview of the settlement and an April update.) One of the interesting outcomes–so far–has been that while participation by class members has been extraordinarily…

Red is the most powerful color in the sartorial lexicon, yet it is also the most frequently abused. In literature, a “red dress” is often thrown onto a character to signal passion, danger, or visibility, but without nuance, the description remains flat. If you describe a gown as “traffic red” when you intend to evoke the somber, regal atmosphere of a formal gala, you have destroyed the elegance…

In the hierarchy of colors, blue is often mistaken for the safe, default choice. Yet, in fashion and literature, it is arguably the most complex to describe accurately. The difference between a “sky blue” summer sundress and the profound, authoritative depth of a midnight gala gown is the difference between casual indifference and true, piercing elegance. To elevate your writing, we must move…

Yellow is perhaps the most misunderstood color in the sartorial world. While emerald green carries the weight of authority and luxury, yellow is often treated with apprehension. Too often, descriptions of yellow in literature fall into the trap of “sunshine” or “daffodil,” which sounds pleasant in a garden but often translates to a garish, unwearable shade when draped across a gown. To describe…

There is a strange obsession lately with the “emerald green gown.” You hear it on podcasts, in audiobooks, and across fashion commentary as the definitive peak of elegance. But here is the problem: everyone seems to have a different definition of what that color actually is. If you use the word “emerald” to describe a fabric that leans toward the bright, acidic tint of a lawn or a frog, you have…

Today we’re digging into one of the most relatable—yet notoriously tricky—emotions to write: Disappointment. We’ve all been there. It’s that sinking feeling that turns your internal monologue from a soaring symphony into a flat, out-of-tune kazoo. But as authors, how do we translate that heavy, hollow, “how-did-I-deserve-this” ache onto the page without boring our readers to tears? Let’s face…