More Than a Logophile
Did you make any writing goals last year? I did. Finish editing WIPSend first queryStart new WIP Did I accomplish those goals? Yes. Yes, I did. But this would be the first time I’ve achieved all my self-imposed writing goals or resolutions. I’ve dreamed up some pretty big literary mountains to climb in the past. … Continue reading The Truth About Writing Goals
Life is hard. Writing is hard. Yet somehow, as writers in the real world, we think a career in writing will be magically easy (or glamorously hard). We live in a time where media goes viral and fame can happen overnight. But in this same age, there are writers sitting at their computers wishing for … Continue reading Writing in the Real World
It takes an army to build a book. Yes, you are the one who writes it, but you can’t do everything. Before you start working toward publication, it would be best to have as many eyes on your manuscript as possible. And no, I’m not talking about your mom. I’m talking about critique partners, beta … Continue reading Critique Group Tips
Some say writer’s block is a myth. Others say it silences their muse. Whatever position you hold, you know that sometimes, writing is hard. Really hard. And it’s hard for a reason. Here are my top 3 reasons for writer’s block: 1) Boredom This one is more common for me than I’d like to admit. … Continue reading Reasons for Writer’s Block
A writer’s mind is a wonderful thing. With it, we create worlds and people and personalities. Writers are never bored. We always have a daydream to occupy us or a character to chat with. Sometimes we act out potential scenes in the shower (don’t tell me I’m the only one). Our constant fantasies make us … Continue reading The Blessing of a Writer’s Mind
Yes, I’m looking at you. The one who wishes you’d spent more time writing. The one who doesn’t feel good enough. The one who feel like an impostor. The one who wants to quit. The one that doesn’t feel like a writer. I’m talking to you. And I’ve got some news. Everyone is, technically, a … Continue reading Hey You, Writer!
Ode to Writing Joyful, joyful, I am writing, My novella that I love; Words unfold like flow’rs before me, Fits the story like a glove. Melt the hearts of kin and access Imagination stored away; Give them hope for figures mortal, Heart-felt change is underway. NaNoWriMo starts today, writer friends! If you're participating, more power … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Happy Nano Day!
Some people use beats. Some use acts. Still others use the Story Grid structure. Personally? None of those methods work for me. I use lists. Let me explain When I get a story idea, the first the I do is write down a basic character sketch of my main protagonist(s). (For more on my character … Continue reading How I Plot: 2019 Edition
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