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Author QnA: An Inside Look at Writing The Royal Rogue
As we draw closer to The Royal Rogue's release, I wanted to give you (the reader) a look at the inspiration that fueled the creation of the rogue's story, from its earliest iterations to now. So, I gathered a few questions from some of my veteran readers and answered them below.
Elizabeth Carlton
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The Royal Rogue Releases August 15
I'm thrilled to announce that the reboot of The Rogue Trilogy is being rereleased into the world, starting with The Royal Rogue on...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jun 201 min read


Introducing Life's Laundry Pile
There was a time when I wasn't afraid to be vulnerable and honest. I'd like to get to that point again. So this is me dipping my toes in...
Elizabeth Carlton
Apr 93 min read


Coaching Services Close as I Leap Headlong Back Into Fiction
All three books in The Rogue Trilogy are expected to re-release in 2025, but not as they were. Each book is undergoing a makeover -...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jan 301 min read


Somewhere in a Room Covered in Ripped Jeans, Coffee Stains, and Ink-Smeared Paper...
It’s a romantic picture, isn’t it? A messy kind of beauty that makes writing feel both enchanting and rebellious.
Elizabeth Carlton
Jan 12 min read


Authors: Here’s the Secret to Better Social Media Engagement
In an era where writers often find themselves responsible for their own branding and marketing, social media savviness is a must. Whether...
Elizabeth Carlton
Aug 10, 20232 min read


The Perfect Book of Writing Prompts for Fantasy Writers and Dungeon Masters
This post is not a paid endorsement. I was not asked to write about this product. This is merely something I discovered for myself and...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Tips and Exercises for Writing in the First Person
The challenge of narrating a story in the first person can make even seasoned writers balk. Most books are written in the third person...
Elizabeth Carlton
Mar 18, 20233 min read


How to Begin Fictional World-Building
World-building is the act of creating a fictional realm that serves as a playground for your characters, and a stage for your plot. If...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jan 9, 20234 min read


This App Just Became My Favorite Storyboarding Tool
I wasn’t searching for a storyboarding tool. At the time that I discovered this useful gem, I was simply researching a replacement for...
Elizabeth Carlton
Dec 29, 20222 min read


The Writer's Block No Writing Hack Could Fix
It was a season of writer’s block that no “tried and true” tip could cure. Only I could, and it was the most challenging four years of my...
Elizabeth Carlton
Dec 16, 20225 min read


Pfeiffer University Interviews Elizabeth Carlton About Her Writing Career
Recently, I had the chance to chat with my alma mater ( Pfeiffer University ) about my writing career and how I evolved in ways that...
Elizabeth Carlton
Oct 13, 20201 min read


The Ink Mines Studios: Illustration and Character Design for Authors
The Ink Mines Studios is the team of brilliant artists and designers behind my book cover designs. I came across them unexpectedly and in...
Elizabeth Carlton
Dec 15, 20184 min read


Fantasy Author Brian Rathbone on Character Development Tips
International Bestselling Fantasy Author Brian Rathbone is a character in his own right. From penning novels to tweeting dragon jokes of...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jun 28, 20184 min read


Author Jeff Whichello's Comparison of Self-Press and Small-Press
You slave with unwavering blindness towards some unknown until you reach an end. You accomplish the thing that you set out to do, just...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jun 19, 20185 min read


How to Merge AP Style and SEO into High Caliber Web Content
Rachel Perez examines the fundamentals of SEO writing, blogging for businesses, and how to marry AP style and SEO-compliant tactics in a...
Elizabeth Carlton
Jun 6, 20184 min read


How to Use LinkedIn to Build Your Freelance Business
Having trouble getting new clients? I know, I know. The struggle is real. Between job boards, cold calls, emails, and online...
Elizabeth Carlton
May 31, 20185 min read


Blogging for SEO: An Interview with Content Strategist Rachel Perez
When it comes to writing anything for your business, quality is pivotal. Whether you’re posting a blog, drafting a newsletter, updating...
Elizabeth Carlton
May 21, 20185 min read


5 Writing Tips from Famous Authors
Writing isn’t always a blissful frolic with the muses. It can feel like a battle in the trenches that only the tenacious make it out of...
Elizabeth Carlton
Nov 16, 20174 min read
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