Tips

I like to make lists. So I decided to keep a running list of the tips in my blog posts. Click the little » doohickey next to a tip to read more.

On Reading

• Don’t be afraid to quit a book you’re not loving. »
• Stop buying books. »
• YA isn’t just for YAs. »
• When reading feels like a chore, it’s time to bring back the fun. »
• You can salvage a friendship after a book recommendation goes wrong. »

On Writing

• Rate it, summarize it, and keep it short. »
• You can write a book in 15-minute stints. »
• Writing is a lot like dating. »
• Adverbs are not your friend. »
• Use the word “pad” as a verb, and make an enemy out of me. »