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
For me, every story idea starts with the characters and their biggest fears or misconceptions. Without these two (in my opinion), there’s no story to be had. The characters are why I care, and that fear/misconception is something that must be dealt with and got rid of. This writer is here to solve the character’s … Continue reading All About Them Characters
No, it’s not Japanese. It stands for “National Novel Writing Month,” and is affectionately referred to as “NaNo.” NaNo is traditionally held during the month of November. It is not a competition. But you can connect with other participants on the NaNoWriMo website and by using these social media hashtags: #nano #nanowrimo #nano19 #nanowrimo19 #amwriting … Continue reading NaNoWriMo?
Every storyteller has a certain passion. A specific love in crafting stories. A well deep inside that feeds their inspiration. That inner passion is held in place by two things: the person you are and the person you want to be. Before you read on, I want you to think about why you write. Is … Continue reading The Fire Within
When someone starts a project, they usually have a goal in mind. When a writer starts writing, they usually do, too. As with everything in life, goals can change or be postponed. There’s nothing wrong with that. You just need to be able to identify your goal and accept when it needs to change. There … Continue reading Is Publication the Goal?
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
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!
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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