Nicolette Elzie graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Creative Writing and is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.
She is passionate about diversity in the stories she writes and features characters based on her own cultural background and experiences in the hopes that young readers will grow up seeing themselves in the books they read.
I’m of the opinion that no matter how much we grow as writers, there is always room for self-improvement. We can always be learning and sharing our knowledge. I think to horde our gift with words is something of a travesty, and that when we share and help others foster their own gifts we enter … More 10 Ways to Grow as A Writer
How do we design character? Do we start from the outside and work our way in? Or do we start with the inside and work our way out? Before I get started today, I want to be clear, I don’t believe there is any right and wrong way to design character. We’re all going to … More How to Write Complex Characters + Infographic!
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the last five months. The outpouring of support from all of you has been overwhelming and so very humbling! I haven’t had a chance to respond to everyone, but know that your messages were received and brought so much joy to my heart. As of … More Lifely Update: I Was A Guest on the Typing While Tipsy Podcast!
