Writing with Reed

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S.E. Reed

Feb 62 min read

Small Pubs Looking for Books

I wish everyone could publish with one of my publishers… I’ve signed 3 books with Wild Ink Publishing, 3 books with Scarsdale Publishing...

S.E. Reed

Jan 262 min read

Book Awards by State A-F

As a traditionally published indie author, with a debut novel garnering some positive reviews on Goodreads, I knew that if I wanted my...

S.E. Reed

Sep 15, 20233 min read

Author Interview with Dana Hawkins

This year I made one of my best adult friends, and lucky for me– she’s a writer! And lucky for all of you, she agreed to let me interview...

S.E. Reed

May 4, 20232 min read

Finding my Author(ish) Voice

Recently I was asked to speak about my debut YA novel, MY HEART IS HURTING, on the Author(ish) Podcast, hosted by Amy Nielsen and Dana...

S.E. Reed

Nov 17, 20223 min read

Journey to Cover Reveal

This has been a big week for my debut YA novel MY HEART IS HURTING. I launched a book promo trailer, courtesy of my teen daughter (my...

S.E. Reed

Jul 27, 20223 min read

Imposter Syndrome

What exactly is #ImposterSyndrome? And how can you over come the feelings of self-doubt? Well, I’m not an expert by any means, just a...

S.E. Reed

Jun 10, 20222 min read

Writing Something Magical

There is something magical about writing a story for children. As I write, I imagine the joy they will experience when my words dance...

S.E. Reed

Apr 3, 20224 min read

Interview with Author, E.L. Johnson

Over the weekend I had the privilege to interview the fabulous & charming E.L. Johnson, author of historical mysteries and a rising star...

S.E. Reed

Nov 14, 20213 min read

Editing, Editing and more Editing!

What's the best way to clear out a room of writers? Just yell, "Time to edit!" and see what happens. It won't be pretty. You'll have a...