Sometimes, it’s hard to keep going, to keep writing. Discouragement and doubts rage. You don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Maybe you should just quit, you keep thinking to yourself. Dear friend, press onward. Find someone you won’t let you just give up. Imposter syndrome and writing doubts have been a huge struggle of mine.… Continue reading Onward
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Writing Resource: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
by Jessica Brody SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology used by screenwriters, directors, and studio execs across Hollywood. Now, for the first time ever, bestselling author and writing teacher, Jessica Brody, takes the beloved Save the Cat! plotting principals and applies them to the craft of… Continue reading Writing Resource: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
How Far You’ve Come
Look back at how far you’ve come. I have a line-a-day five-year journal, where I jot down a sentence or two each day, and can see what I wrote for that day in the past years. A while ago, I saw my note from last year when my story “Dandelion Wishes” was announced as a finalist… Continue reading How Far You’ve Come
Newsletters (pt. 1)
If you’ve spent enough time in the bookish world, you’ve probably heard about writer/author newsletters. But what are they?An author newsletter (sometimes also referred to as an email list) is essentially an e-newsletter in which writers typically give some behind-the-scenes peeks or updates about their writing, recommend books, and talk about life. They generally aren’t… Continue reading Newsletters (pt. 1)
Comparison
Writer, stop comparing yourself.I think there are few things that kill creativity as quickly as comparison does. Yet we writers compare ourselves all the time. Word counts, publications, followers—we compare it all.We need to stop. Comparison can grow imposter syndrome, cause discouragement, and possibly create tension between writers. It can lead us to jealousy, which… Continue reading Comparison
Writing Resource: Fight Write
by Carla Hoch publisher's synopsis Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes… Continue reading Writing Resource: Fight Write
Writing Takes Time
A while ago, I was talking with my boss about how I’m a writer, and said that writing is a long game career. And it really is.Writing a first draft takes time. Editing takes time. Honing your craft takes time. Querying takes time. Getting a contract takes time. Formatting, cover design, getting endorsements, marketing—it all… Continue reading Writing Takes Time
Writing Resource: Stories are Soul Food
I have a podcast recommendation for you! A while ago, I found the Stories Are Soul Food podcast hosted by author N. D. Wilson and editor Brian Kohl. And I love listening to it. N. D. and Brian have fantastic thoughts about reading, writing, and how we think about books in general. To try and sum up the… Continue reading Writing Resource: Stories are Soul Food
Dealing with Critique
How do you take feedback?Let’s be honest—taking critique can be hard. Even well-meaning, honest critique can sting. So what do you do when you get your story back with red ink?Personally, I don’t look at it right away. I’ll let myself skin it super quickly to see the damage, but I don’t really read anything.… Continue reading Dealing with Critique
Writing Updates!
I haven't done a writing update on the blog for a while! Remember, if you want to stay up to date on my writing and get all the fun, exciting updates, subscribe to my monthly newsletter! But without further ado, here are some updates from the writing front! Brontide If you don't know, Brontide is… Continue reading Writing Updates!
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