Archive - Ines Johnson is having a Breakdown

The Paranormal Romance Beats

This workshop walks you through the essential romance beats in paranormal storytelling, from the first pulse of attraction to the last growl of happily…

Jul 12 •

23:44

What Happens When Discipline Takes a Break

A Clifton Strengths Reflection on Output, Creativity, and Rest

Jul 7 •

June 2025

The Psychology of Fiction: Why Safe Danger Keeps Us Coming Back

There’s a reason we love fiction that makes our palms sweat and our hearts race.

Jun 30 •

Q2 Week 13 MARKETING: Launching

If you're getting close to the end of the book, you should start thinking about launching.

Jun 27 •

Q2 Week 13: Editing Advice

It's Time For a Remix

Jun 25 •

A Conversation with Johnny Truant about the state of the industry

My new bestie Johnny T and I had a free flowing conversation about the state of the indie publishing industry.

Jun 23 •

53:34

Q2 Week 12 MARKETING: Book Budgets

Book Budgeting for Launching

Jun 20 •

Q2 Week 12 CRAFT: Endings

Open Doors to Your Story’s Conclusion

Jun 18 •

The Existential Kink of Shaming Yourself

When Your Inner Hater Has a Name (Meet KeeKee)

Jun 16 •

Q2 Week 11 MARKETING: Marketing Events

You've already mastered the art of connecting with your readers through newsletters, social media, and finding reader communities last quarter.

Jun 13 •

Q2 Week 11 CRAFT: Resolutions

Delivering the Emotional Payoff

Jun 11 •

Dear Author, are you listening?

Are you a silence-is-golden kind of writer?

Jun 9 •

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