How I make my book covers

July 4, 2023June 17, 2023 by Beth

Everyone always says authors should not make their own book covers, so I get a lot of raised eyebrows when I tell people I make all of mine. I get a lot of questions, too. So when it came time to make the cover for one of my upcoming titles,… Read the rest...

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Map tools for writers

September 28, 2021September 4, 2021 by Beth

I love maps. I know I’ve mentioned that before, but I don’t think I’ve really gone into making maps. I’m also in a lot of groups for authors, and since I mostly write fantasy, I see a lot of people asking for recommendations for artists who can do maps. Sometimes,… Read the rest...

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Resources for BJD book props

July 14, 2018July 14, 2018 by Beth

I puzzled over the best way to share these resources to go with my new video for a while, then decided the best option was probably making them available in a post on my site. I don’t post about doll things here too often, but it’s still the best way… Read the rest...

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Free printable inserts for your Recollections planner

August 16, 2016July 19, 2016 by Beth

As great as planners are, they can be cost prohibitive–especially when many sizes are proprietary, meaning brands can’t be mixed. Last week, I mentioned buying a Recollections brand planner from my local Michaels to organize my writing, and I have to say I love the planner. Recollections is a Michaels… Read the rest...

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Making doll eyes: Cost vs savings

July 5, 2016June 6, 2016 by Beth

There’s a popular graphic floating around on social media sites that says “Why buy it for $7 when you can make it yourself with $92 of craft supplies?” Anyone interested and do it yourself route already knows that DIY isn’t always the way to save money, especially when you’re making… Read the rest...

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Making a couch for dolls (and small children)

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 by Beth

I tried to draw a picture a while ago that just didn’t turn out as I wanted. Though it had its shortcomings, it became the inspiration for a different sort of creative project — building a miniature sofa. It’s hard to find scale props for dolls the size of mine,… Read the rest...

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Replacing a zipper in doll boots

April 28, 2015May 5, 2015 by Beth

I was excited to get a pair of older doll boots second-hand. They were cheap and worked for one of my harder-to-fit girls. Unfortunately, the mail carrier was not kind to the padded envelope. While the broken heel was no biggie, easy to glue, there was other damage as well.… Read the rest...