Kait Nolan - Curiosity Quills Press

About the Author

Kait Nolan

I'm a slightly insane southern gal who juggles her two main loves of writing and cooking while working three Evil Day Jobs. I'm working on trying to "make it" so that I can ditch at least two of the EDJs and focus my attentions on writing.

It’s Not “I Can’t”, It’s “I Won’t”

There are all kinds of things in life that necessitate motivation. But in our culture, motivation is increasingly hard to come by. So how do you go about changing that?

The 80-20 Rule

Which one is more important in publishing, marketing on social media or writing the book? Kait Nolan breaks down the 80-20 rule on publishing.

Cynics Beware

There is a rampant negativity that seems to be infecting a lot of writers. Should have listened to your mama: If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.

Where are the Parents in YA Fiction?

"Anyone can write in dead parents. It takes guts to make adult children deal with living parents." - Kait Nolan addresses and breaks down a common flaw in YA fiction.

Own It

Don’t let writing just be something you do from time to time, make it part of who you are. Own It.

Know When to Bend

As much as writers absolutely need discipline, they have an equal need for its opposite. In order to be happy, productive writers, it’s imperative that we know when to take a break

The Value of the Test Mile

I want to challenge each of you to set a Test Mile for your writing. It might be 100, 250, 500 or even 1,000 words. Whatever your Test Mile is, just sit your butt down and write it.

Opportunity Knocks

Every day, I get a Note from the Universe, a reminder of my power, life’s magic, and how much I’m loved. Who knew that I'd get some great writing advice, too!

Moving and Writer’s Block

Writer's Block is a lot like a bathroom, when it has too much stuff and you're lost on what to do, redesigning the bathroom is be the answer, it might involve getting rid of some old stuffs too.