Kara Swanson

Using Your Unique Voice To Grow Your Platform

You can’t have a writing career if you don’t first have an audience of readers. That’s why every serious young writer will eventually begin asking how they can work on building that platform of engaged readers who want to buy books from them. If you fall into this camp, you’ve come to the right place! […]

How To Write About Heavy Topics Without Getting Overwhelmed

What makes the difference between a well-written piece of fictional entertainment—and a soulful story that leaves a lasting imprint on your reader’s heart? There are many reasons, but today I would like to touch on what I think is one of the main ones… The scars woven through a novel. There’s a Stephen King quote […]