KimBoo York
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Advice & How To, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development, Writing & Publishing, Other, Cosy Mystery, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, LGBTQ+, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy
KimBoo York is a GenX fangirl who wears too many hats and crosses too many genres, including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. She lives on coffee and hope! She holds a master’s degree in library and information studies and loves diving into the nitty-gritty of the history of text technology and information science. A former IT project manager turned full-time productivity coach for authors, she blends practical experience with a passion for storytelling to help fellow writers hit their word count goals and deadlines with compassion and a dose of humor. Her writing portfolio crisscrosses genres, from lush, intricate world-building in fantasy stories to sizzling romance (often queer-centered) that explores a wide range of character dynamics. Outside of writing, KimBoo is a podcaster and inveterate fanfiction aficionado. She firmly believes that true success is not about bestseller lists or financial gain, but about the freedom to create on her own terms.
KimBoo York's books
Genres: Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Out from Fanfic: Transforming Creative Freedom is a practical, encouraging guide for fanfiction writers who are ready (or just curious!) to make the leap into original fiction. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor and thought, “Why is this so much harder than writing fanfic?” you're not alone. Whether you're struggling to get started, stuck at the halfway point, or repeatedly abandoning drafts, this book is here to help. Writing original fiction can be overwhelming, not because you’re missing talent, but because you’re missing familiar parameters—the structural support fanfiction quietly provides. Professional author and prolific fanfic writer KimBoo York understands this firsthand. Drawing from both her publishing experience and years of writing fanfiction, she offers a method for identifying the elements you already love to write (characters, plots, story “shapes,” and emotional beats) and shows you how to use them to create original work that’s just as compelling and...
Genres: Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
By the Seat of Your Pants: Secrets of Discovery Writing delves into the uncharted waters of a writing technique often shrouded in mystery and skepticism. Written by a seasoned author who’s embraced the art of discovery writing (writing without a predefined outline), it offers a fresh perspective on a method that many conventional schools of thought tend to overlook or outright dismiss. By the Seat of Your Pants is a book that validates the experiences of countless writers who have felt marginalized or misunderstood. It’s a beacon for those who yearn to write freely, without the constraints of strict, inhibiting structures. The book serves as a starting point for a broader conversation about the legitimacy and effectiveness of various writing techniques.
Genres: Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
Learn to write serials that draw readers in and never let go! Many subscription authors already use the serial format to create super-fans of their stories and worldbuilding. Serials are, in fact, one of the oldest forms of storytelling. Now you can leverage their popularity and long-lasting fan devotion to build up your own fanbase and expand your opportunities as an author!But it can be challenging to shift your mind set from the traditional novel structure to writing an ongoing serial. In this book, KimBoo York walks you through how to set up overlapping serial beats that keep readers engaged with your story no matter how long it goes on! Learn the secrets of long-running mangas, decades-long soap operas, and celebrated classics to use in your own stories, along with tips and tricks to carry readers over from one story arc to another. The serial beat structures taught in this...