In my current work in progress I’m writing about a place I’ve never been to, and it has been a challenge! But even though doing research added extra time to the process, I actually had fun learning along the way. I consider myself a life-long learner, and I do have a fair amount of wanderlust […]
Cover Reveal for My New Novel
I’m thrilled to share this with you all: the front cover of True Nature, and the full layout with the spine and back. Copyright 2021 Katie Matthews. All Rights Reserved. Pre-orders will be opening up this week! I’m currently working with my interior format editor as I want to change the dimensions of the book […]
How the Phases of Writing a Novel are like the Phases of the Moon
I recently finished writing my second novel and I feel like I’ve been on a long, wonderful, yet challenging journey. Even though this is my second novel, this felt like a whole new experience. I’m a better writer now, I can honestly say. In between my first book and this one I took writing courses, […]
Introducing My Second Book!
It’s time for me to start talking about the plot of my new fiction novel! I’ve hesitated for so long to talk much about it because it started out as something else entirely, and then morphed into what it is today, and along the way, I wasn’t yet confident about the direction. If there’s one […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Your Novel in Scrivener
From the very start, the Scrivener writing app isn’t straight forward. I even stumbled over pronouncing it when I first discovered it 😉 While this useful writing app is wonderful, it does take a little getting used to. I’ve been using it for a couple of years now, and am using it for my current […]
Don’t Ask Google, Ask Your Dad
Everyone does it. You’re sitting around with a group of friends and someone asks a question about what something means, or where someplace is, and at least one person, if not more, will whip out their phone to quickly Google the answer. In less than 20 seconds, the group has the answer to their burning […]