by juliehartig | Apr, 2025 | Writing
What is Authorial Voice? Understanding authorial voice in a relatable way has stumped me for quite a while. Too often, I ran into the glib explanation of ‘I know it when I see it.’ Below is a general explanation of authorial voice: Authorial voice refers to the unique...
by juliehartig | Nov, 2024 | Writing
Revealing Character As an author, the true values a character holds are revealed to the reader with the following axioms in mind: Words (or dialog) are action, but in revealing character, they are unreliable. A person’s character is revealed by their actions....
by juliehartig | Oct, 2024 | Writing
You’re Not an Artist I remember the moment vividly. Leaning against the kitchen table of the vacation rental in Maine, I said to an old friend, “I’m an artist.” The statement was laced with an undertone of humor, a nod to the distinct outlook differences from my past...
by juliehartig | Sep, 2024 | Story, Writing
This year has been a journey of self-discovery and creativity for me as I’ve delved into the world of short stories. I’ve grown tremendously as an author through this endeavor. The quick iterations of scenes and complete stories are invaluable to honing my...
by juliehartig | Jul, 2024 | Lessons Learned, Writing
How do you know if your story is any good, and how do you know if you’re writing sucks? These questions haunt me. Constantly. My concerns go beyond imposter syndrome. Given the importance of the Hope and Madness story, I need to determine if I’m telling it...
by juliehartig | Jun, 2024 | Lessons Learned, Writing
Honeymoon Phase: Falling in Love with Writing The first five months of my writing journey were a time of blissful ignorance. I was consumed by the joy of developing a writing habit, sweating out 3000 words per week of my initial book draft, and wholly immersed in the...
