Imagine how nice it would be if an experienced writer read your writing (pretty much your baby by the time you hand it over) and gave you feedback in a way that doesn’t feel like you got chewed and spit back out. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? Enter: Writing Coach
Read MoreDo your characters fall flat? Lack purpose? Or just feel...blah? You need a character timeline! Character timelines help create an understanding of exactly who your characters are and what makes them important. Plus, they help you stay organized. Wondering how to create one for yourself?
Read MoreI read a rather upsetting article the other day...As a writing coach, it’s hard to read about what I do in such a negative light. Hell, in a human way, it’s hard to read that people do that to other people!...But after I got over all of these emotions tumbling out of my mind around me, it occurred to me that maybe people don’t really know what writing coaches do. So here goes: an explanation...
Read MoreOne of the questions I get asked most frequently is whether or not I journal. And if you would have asked me a couple of years ago, the answer would have been no! I mean, maybe occasionally, but not as a regular habit. These days, I’m an avid journaler. I’m hooked. Only I don’t call it “daily journaling,” I call it “Morning Pages.”
Read MoreToday I wanted to share how to create a working Table of Contents for Google Docs, because it’s saved SO much time and energy as I’ve been working on my book. It will also work for you as you write more, you don’t have to have chapters already in place or anything!
Read MoreDepending on your writing process, you may have a place where you keep the notes related to your books...If you’re a new writer, or just starting to get serious about writing, you might have heard the term “writing notebook” and wondered what the heck that is. Today’s post is all about great pieces to include in your writing notebook, with simple steps about how to include them.
Read MoreSometimes, amid the hectic day-to-day lifestyle that’s common for most of us, it can be difficult to find the time to write. Even if we write for a living, there are many other events, appointments, and tasks we need to do on an average day. Writing tends to be pushed to the side to make room for everything else. A great way to help combat the issue of not having time to write is to use a planner.
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, most of us are trying to decide what to give those special people in our lives. Whether friends, family, or significant others, they all deserve to receive something heartfelt. What better gift to give than a poem written by you? Here are some great tips on how to write a poem for the hopeless romantic in your life!
Read MoreAs writers, most of us have heard: Writers can’t make money unless they publish a book. Shouldn’t you have a backup...you know, just in case? We’ve all felt the disbelieving stares when we mention we’re writers, too... There’s this annoying and persistent stigma - the “starving artist” concept - that’s been attached to writers for too long. It’s time to set the record straight.
Read MoreI have all the content planned for the next couple of months - outlined and waiting to be written. Today was supposed to be about goals. While I love talking about goals, I wasn’t feeling it. Not today. No, today I sat down to write and decided to nap instead...And you know what? That actually helps my writing. Here's why...
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