Getting By

After finishing the first draft of my manuscript, I made self-edits and revisions using Grammarly before seeking a professional book editor (I highly recommend you connect with one!) After spending some time researching to find potential editors to work with, I reached out to one I felt would be a good match for me and…

In my last blog, I mentioned that I didn’t have a rigid strategy for planning my novel. Instead of preparing any outline or notes, I wrote whatever came to mind, starting the plot of my book from the beginning. However, over time, I decided it was best to create an outline for myself while my…

Before I wrote Getting By, my only experience with writing fiction stories was in elementary school. Back then, I had a yearly assignment where students had to write short fiction stories for class. From third to eighth grade, I wrote six short fiction stories and provided illustrations with my drawings. Students had the opportunity to…

I want to share that I received a book award for my debut young adult novel, Getting By. Not long after I released my debut book, I submitted my novel for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. After my submission, I had to wait at least half a year to hear any announcements. At the…

I am pleased to announce that my book release! My debut novel, Getting By, is now available for purchase across several venues! After almost ten years since I began writing my novel, my goal of becoming a published author has now come to fruition. It has been a long journey! Through perseverance and patience, I…