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Sharing the Synopsis That Got me a Literary Agent (c. 2018)
Hello, everyone! Not too long ago I shared this video in which I read the ‘successful’ synopsis for an older project out loud. I figured that some folks might want to see it written in print as well to get the gist of it, so here is that synopsis! A bit of a caveat: This Continue reading
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MOTHSBLOOD is Getting Published!
The news is out! My debut novel, an adult fantasy titled MOTHSBLOOD, will be coming out in North America from Bloomsbury US in fall 2026. I’ll keep this updated brief, but I made a video documenting my experience on submission and going into more depth regarding my book deal that you can watch here. I Continue reading
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An Ongoing List of Lynn’s Favorite Books
I often get asked for book recommendations of various genres and age categories, so: here is a list, which I shall update intermittently, of all of my favorite books. Starred titles are highly recommended. Please note that my tastes tend to lean literary, speculative, and esoteric across the board. FictionSci-Fi & Fantasy*Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Continue reading
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Revise With Me: How I’m Fixing my YA Fantasy (Part II)
Previous: Revise With Me: How I’m Fixing my YA Fantasy (Part I) Welcome back to my adventures in revising, or as I’ve fondly been referring to it as, fixing up this goddamn book so it’s readable. This is part 2 of my on-going documentation of the revisions process for “TIGER”, a secondary world fantasy that’s Miyazaki Continue reading
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Revise With Me: How I’m Fixing My YA Fantasy (Part I)
Next: Revise With Me: How I’m Fixing My YA Fantasy (Part II) Today’s thing is going to be a little bit different. My monthly updates are kind of not happening (there’s nothing to say other than my hours got increased, my classes are a mess, and yes, I’m tired all the time, how about you?) Continue reading
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March ’20 Updates: Staying Focused During Troubled Times
So. The world is kind of going through a ruckus right now, isn’t it? Personal life update: Most of you are probably aware, but as a vet tech, I’m still actively working. Pets need medical care, too! (And I still need to pay rent.) Fortunately, my clinic is taking extensive measures to protect clients and Continue reading
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Three Types of Character Conflict and How to Build Stories From Them
The world is in shambles, but I’m still out here…. blogging. Ah, conflict. The crux of every good story also happens to be one of the hardest things to nail when writing, because of course it is. Conflict brings out the best and worst in characters, provides narrative drama and tension, and reflects upon deeper Continue reading
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February ’20 Updates: How I Make Concept Art for Books
Welcome to a new segment of this blog! In Monthly Updates, I chat about my works-in-progress, goals, and sources of inspiration for the month while also sharing writing advice and the like. (Never let it be said that I do not contribute to the collective.) Think a newsletter, but made by someone who does not Continue reading
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Why Stories Need Theme
“Themes are for eighth-grade book reports.” – one of the Game of Thrones guys. I don’t know, I didn’t watch it A little while ago, I ran a Twitter poll to see how writers approach theme in their work. (Thank you so much to everyone who voted/boosted!) While this isn’t the most scientifically sound means Continue reading
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January ’20 Updates: Writing Tips for Busy People
Welcome to a new segment of this blog! In Monthly Updates, I’ll be chatting about my projects-in-progress, goals, and sources of inspiration for the month while also sharing writing advice and the like. (Never let it be said that I do not contribute to the collective.) Think a newsletter, but made by someone who does Continue reading
“The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Currently writing
- MOTHSBLOOD: dark academia fantasy (coming fall 2026)
- Proj. CRYPTS: gothic fantasy
lynn d. jung 