When you write a fantasy or sci-fi novel, you generally need to build a world to go with it. I'm doing this right now for Novel 3, and there's a lot that goes into it. This ... Read the Post...
What You Need To Know about Arthritis
Today is World Arthritis Day, so I want to take today to explain what you need to know about arthritis. If you've been around here for a while or follow me on social media, ... Read the Post...
36 Delicious Halloween Treats
It's hard to believe, but Halloween is 3 weeks away! I've compiled a list of the best Halloween treats for you, so if you're throwing a party, have kids, or just like to have ... Read the Post...
What Abled People Need To Know about Disability
I like to think that the big reason why so many people say rude things about disability and disabled people is that they just don't know much about it. In that vein, today I ... Read the Post...
7 Healthy Meals I Love + Free Printable for Cooking for Someone with Food Allergies
A few months ago, I asked on my Facebook page what types of posts you would like to see, and someone asked for my favorite recipes. This is especially different from "regular" ... Read the Post...
September Blog Traffic Report
Happy October! As we get into the last quarter of 2017(!!), I'm looking at what I have left to accomplish in the year and how I can end the year on a high note. September was ... Read the Post...
Currently [Vol. 13]
Another month come and gone. Time to look at what I've been up to! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! I'm currently ... Read the Post...
Best Books on Writing
A piece of advice you've probably heard (from me and others) is that if you want to be a better writer, you should read lots. I think it's helpful to read books in general and ... Read the Post...
Simple Acts of Self-Care
While it’s good to make the most of a day by doing activities that bring you closer to achieving your financial goals and activities that help establish good relationships ... Read the Post...
8 Ways to Lower Your Bounce Rate
There are a lot of components that go into your blog analytics. Page views, users, sessions, and bounce rate are all a part of it. But unlike the others, you want your bounce ... Read the Post...
2017 Recent Reads: July-September
It's hard to believe it, but we're almost 3/4 of the way through 2017! Like I have so far this year, I'm wrapping up the books I've read over the last 3 months. Yes, September ... Read the Post...
The Deadly Consequences of Incorrect Healthcare Reform
As you most likely know, the debates around healthcare laws and possible replacements for the current plan is near and dear to my heart. Through my own health situation, I ... Read the Post...
Best Places To Go in Boston
From following me here and on my Instagram, you guys know that I live in Boston and that I love this city. I also grew up coming to the city at least once or twice a year, and ... Read the Post...
How To Edit Your Novel without Hating Your Life
So you've finished the first draft of your book or are close to it. What do you do once you get to that point? It's time for that terrible and amazing process: editing your ... Read the Post...
What’s in My Bag for Graduate School?
It's September, and I'm in the midst of my fifth and last semester of graduate school! It has been a long time coming, and I like to think that I've learned a lot over the ... Read the Post...