Reading Your Life Like a Book: 4 Secrets to Finding Yourself in the Stories You Read
Ever feel like a book was written just for you? This post reveals four simple ways to reflect on your life through the stories you read—and rediscover parts of yourself along the way.
Protecting Your Peace in a Noisy World
Even if World Mental Health Day passed you by, it’s never too late to pause and protect your peace. Here are real stories and reminders to help you slow down, move with intention, and ask for help when you need it.
The Healing Power of a Love Note (to Yourself)
After escaping an abusive relationship, I couldn’t say “I love you” to myself. Now I help others reclaim that power. Here’s how to write love notes to yourself.
Write to Heal: A Step-by-Step Guide to Journaling for Personal Growth
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? This blog walks you through how journaling—done with intention—can help you reflect, heal, and grow, one page at a time.
The Art of Laughter in Writing: Why Humor Matters (and How to Do It Well)
Humor can transform your writing—but it has to fit the moment, character, and tone. Learn how to craft laugh-out-loud scenes your readers will love.
Unstuck & Unstoppable: 6 Fun Tips to Beat Writer’s Block
Writer’s block isn’t the end—it’s just a speed bump. In this fun and real-talk blog, I’m sharing 6 creative ways I personally use to shake off the fog and get those words flowing again—from writing limericks to imagining my book as a movie. Let’s get unstuck together.
If You Want to Sell Books, You Have to Start Acting Like a Business
Think self-publishing is just writing and uploading? Think again. Cheryl Denise Bannerman dishes out clever, real-talk strategies to help indie authors run their book launch like a boss—with AI tools, business savvy, and a whole lot of personality.
The Literary and Creative Impact of Women
March 8th is International Women’s Day and that means it is time to honor the incredible contributions of women across all fields, including literature, poetry, self-care advocacy, and creative expression. Let’s face it – WE ROCK! Not only do we produce life...
Celebrating National Backward Day: Finding Inspiration in Reverse
January 31st is National Backward Day—a quirky celebration of all things reversed. While going backward is often seen as a setback, this day reminds us that stepping back or flipping the script can reveal unexpected treasures. For writers, words spelled backward and the concept of moving in reverse can be powerful tools for inspiration.
5 Tips for Setting (and Actually Sticking to) Writing Goals
5 Tips for Setting (and Actually Sticking to) Writing Goals: Because Your Novel Won’t Write Itself, Right? – Saying, “I’ll write more” is like saying, “I’ll exercise”—vague enough to fail by February. Instead, nail down exactly what you want