Archive - Salena’s Monthly Writing Update

Writing Update: May 2025

A quiet month on the publication front so we'll talk good reads and archives instead.

Jun 8 •

May 2025

Writing Update: April 2025

Three new pieces, a microromance, a long form sci-fi, and a collaboration, brings variety to April.

May 4 •

March 2025

Writing Update: March 2025

Two publications, two nonfiction recommendations, and what’s coming up in April!

Mar 30 •

February 2025

Writing Update: February 2025

February was the month of rejection, but also, I wrote a first draft of a book so, it wasn’t all heartbreak.

Feb 28 •

Writing Update: January 2025

Starting the year strong with eight publications (!!) and twelve total pieces slated for debut this year. Welcome to 2025.

Feb 2 •

December 2024

Writing Update: November & December 2024

Another year around the sun and, as it sets, we have some science fiction and humor to close out the year.

Dec 21, 2024 •

October 2024

Writing Update: September & October 2024

First place in Westword’s monthly micro competition, rewritten mythology, horror, and more!

Oct 31, 2024 •

September 2024

Writing Update: August 2024

This girl's second skull. College dreams really do come true.

Sep 2, 2024 •

July 2024

Writing Update: July 2024

A micro (quickest beach read you’ll find) and some summer reading recommendations!

Jul 28, 2024 •

June 2024

Writing Update: June 2024

The past few months flew by! Here's what's been happening.

Jun 9, 2024 •

February 2024

Writing Update: January 2024

Kicking off the new year in style

Feb 7, 2024 •

January 2024

Writing Update: December 2023 & The Year in Review

27 pieces published and 30 books read!

Jan 1, 2024 •

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