Category Archives: Elizabeth Blake

How to Be Better Than Perfect

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Laura Orsini

How to Be Better Than Perfect by Elizabeth Blake When I was younger and fresh from a high school literature courses, I took other people’s poor grammar seriously. I wanted to speak and write properly and expected other people to … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Deadlines

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Laura Orsini

The Importance of Deadlines by Elizabeth Blake Procrastination. What an awful, dreadful, shame-inspiring word. Yet we all procrastinate. Me especially. It’s all I’ve accomplished lately. And I’ve got a gamut of excuses. I work the night shift. I’m awake when … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Laura Orsini

What’s in a Name? by Elizabeth Blake Whether we are writing under our given name or a pseudonym, how we choose to present ourselves to the world is important. We pour considerable energy and time into showing who we are … Continue reading →

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Bam! Smack! Pow! Tips for Writing Violence

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Bam! Smack! Pow! Tips for Writing Violence by Elizabeth Blake If your book contains action, then chances are you’ve agonized over how to make a fight scene engaging and titillating for your reader. Here are some quick and dirty tips … Continue reading →

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Protect your assets – cover your butt

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Protect your assets – cover your butt by Elizabeth Blake About a month ago, my computer crashed at lightning speed and with great flourish. Apparently it decided I’m an impostor and have been for the past three years, so it … Continue reading →

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On Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Laura Orsini

On Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome by Elizabeth Blake Let’s start with a confession: I was binge-watching Parks and Recreation last night. Why where my eyes were glued to the television instead of my current rough draft? That’s subject matter for … Continue reading →

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