writing journey – LM Sherman

December 22, 2025

“Pangs” Now Live!

“This hunger was cruel. Taunting. Insatiable.” How far would you go to satisfy your hunger? You can read “Pangs” now in Issue 11 of Suburban Witchcraft Magazine! Happy Holidays and Happy Reading!

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September 10, 2025

Summer Break (j/k writers don’t get breaks)

This summer I promised myself a nice, long break from writing. The hard work was done, I told myself. My novel was finished. Time to kick back in a hammock somewhere, preferably on a mountaintop, and sip fruity beverages. Nope. Not only did I spend the entire summer working, I think I spent as much…

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August 27, 2025

How to Improve Your Writing Skills (Beginner’s Edition)

If you’re just starting your writing journey, it can be overwhelming. Structure. Dialogue. Pacing. Character Arcs. There is so much to learn! And if you’re balancing other obligations like a full-time job and, you know, life, then you may be cramming writing into the quiet moments. If you want to improve your writing skills, but…

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August 21, 2025

Yes, but why gothic fiction? (pt. 3)

Continuing from my last post, here are the final two reasons why I love writing gothic fiction: 5. Writing for Change Words are powerful. I first harnessed the power of words as a grant writer. My words literally amounted to grant funding for nonprofits that were helping to save the world. Every dollar meant that…

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