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Grace A. Johnson

Oct 23, 20236 min read

know the novel | introduction

It's official. After spending three years on Bound and Determined and more or less dedicating this entire blog to talking about BAD in...

Grace A. Johnson

Apr 24, 20238 min read

first chapters | overcoming the common mistakes

The first chapter is a precarious little booger. If you’ve never struggled with those first few words, that first couple paragraphs, the...

Grace A. Johnson

Feb 10, 20238 min read

enemies-to-lovers: how to do it right

This romance trope everyone calls toxic is actually supposed to be one of the strongest and most beautiful relationships out there. Why?...

Grace A. Johnson

Feb 1, 202311 min read

guest post: insight on strong heroines by rina blackstone bennet

I don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to introduce myself? I told you blighters I’m...

Grace A. Johnson

Oct 18, 202112 min read

Know the Novel Part 1: Introduction

Fun fact: I’ve been wanting to do Know the Novel for a year now. Another fun fact: I actually get to do it. Yet another fun fact: I’m...

Grace A. Johnson

Jul 13, 202110 min read

The Importance of Differing Perspectives

Or, in more accurate terms, how your novel is like a potluck. *waves* Well, hello there, my lovelies! I'm just here to share with y'all a...