Julia Blues's Blog

You will be the first critic of your work, but if you criticize everything you write, you will be the only person to lay eyes on your work. Here you are. Your writing medium in front of you. A story is burning inside of you. You’re ready to tell it. As you start moving words … Continue reading "Write As Though You Are Blind"

For a few months, I knew something was off. The shortness of breath, the heart palpitations, the tiredness from walking from one room to the other. It was time to see a doctor. Without health insurance, the financial burden of out-of-pocket expenses weighed on me. Nonetheless, I decided my health was more important than a … Continue reading "Trust. Believe. Act."

It was at that moment when I realized being a published author was more than being a writer. Eight years ago today, my debut novel hit the shelves. To say I was elated would be an understatement. I’d spent eight years writing and rewriting and writing my novel. And another five years waiting and waiting … Continue reading "How Publishing Changed My Passion for Writing"

I made the decision to enroll in college in 2015. Being a student was not on my radar. To be honest, I felt above it. “I’m a published author, after all. Why on earth did I need a degree?” was my argument when it was suggested that I consider attending school. Though I’d taken college … Continue reading "Staying the Course: A Self-Analysis"

Every writer starts at the beginning. Too often, beginning writers long to be where established writers are, and as a result, grow frustrated with where they are. No matter where you are in the process of writing, know that every writer starts at the same place: word one, page one, chapter one. It can be … Continue reading "Trust the Process of Progress"

Everything we do in life is motivated by something: actions, thoughts, feelings. We may not be aware because they are expressions of the motivated unconscious. Take for instance your peddling around in the morning as you get ready to start your day. You take a little longer deciding on what to wear. Maybe on this … Continue reading "Navigating the Unconscious Mind to Tell Stories"

There I was struggling to open a jar of coconut oil. I’d slapped the bottom of the jar in hopes to loosen the suction with no such luck. I had wrapped a semi-wet dish cloth around the lid for a tighter grip, and again resulted without a budge. I sat the jar on the counter … Continue reading "Lesson Learned from a Jar of Coconut Oil"

Writing is challenging. One of the main aspects that makes it so is the pressure to write what’s trending. The market may be ripe for vampires today; however, by the time you finish your book, mermaid stories is what every literary agent is looking for. This. Happens. All. The. Time. Don’t get caught up in … Continue reading "WRITE ADVICE"

Writing is more than about being a writer. It’s my assignment from God and my responsibility to humanity. Writing is more than words on the page; it’s truth on the page. Words that are someone’s truth, someone’s experience. It is the truth many aren’t willing to face. That’s where I come in. I surrender truth … Continue reading "WRITING WITH PURPOSE"

Don’t let fear of the blank page scare you from telling a story …