Resolutions for Writers

Hello, SEers! You’re with Mae today, and I’ve got a New Year’s question for you—did you make any resolutions? I rarely do. Well, at least not any I take too seriously, but this year I got to thinking about resolutions specifically for writers. Let’s take a look at a few. WRITING Well, duh! This is …

Happy New Year from Story Empire

Welcome to a sparkly New Year and a glitzy new decade, SEers! I hope your Christmas holidays and your New Year's Eve were magical. At Story Empire, we wish you all the best for the New Year ahead. May it be filled with plenty of successes, good health, and all that is favorable. We hope …

Writing Betwixt #inspiration #creativity

Hello, SE friends! Welcome to the first Mae Day of December. As we transition into a new month and approach the end of the year, I thought it an ideal time to talk about “betwixt moments.” Think of them as transitional periods—those fleeting moments when time hangs suspended before hurtling into change. I’ve always been …

Researching Other Time Periods

Happy Monday, SEers! You're with Mae today as we wind down to the last week of November. If you live in the U.S., that means it's almost Thanksgiving.  I wish you a happy Turkey Day in advance. May it be filled with fun, family, and good food! Earlier this month, I shared a post about …

Reading and Writing Military Characters

Hello, SEers. Mae here, kicking off the week with you. Today is Veterans Day in the United States. A time to honor all the men and women who have served in our military. Many of you have family members who have served (or are serving). Others may even write books with military heroes or enjoy …