Is There a “Correct” Method for Writing?
Do you pants? Outline? Write in the morning? Evening? Spin around three times religiously before sitting down at your keyboard or grabbing a pen? If you were to believe everything you see on social media...
4 Easy Ways to Write a Better Plot
Story lacking that certain I-don't-know-what? This video gives a few quick tips to write a better plot. https://youtu.be/KWR61YB2iDg Panster? Plotter? The tips can work for both When I created this, I tried to keep in...
Story Updates: Yay or Nay?
What do you all think about story "updates?" Are we trying to fix what's not broken? Or do we sometimes need updates to make the stories resonate? What story do you say "hands off" to...
Is Writing Just a Gateway for Real Work?
Is writing just a gateway for "real" work? It would seem so, if you listen to industry experts now. I am NOT a fan of the idea that writers have to wear 8,000 hats to...
Can You Make a Living as a Writer?
Earlier today, I came across an article in Forbes by MeiMei Fox that highlighted opinions on writing from four professionals in the industry. The question at hand: Can you make a living as a writer?...
What Motivates You to Write? The Craft or Glory?
In this article, author Shelly Sanders talks about the takeaways gleaned through her publishing journey. I'll start by offering a heartfelt Kudos to Sanders. We all know it's not easy, and she put in the...
Is It OK for a First Draft to Be Crappy?
It's OK if your first draft sucks. But in this video, I stress the importance of striving for the best you can do in the moment every time you sit down to write. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMbPOsIkBJg Why...
Why Every Writer Needs the Cloud
Two weeks ago, I succeeded in doing something I'd never done as a writer: I bricked my laptop. The technology angel choir sang a lament of death. The cloud, however, saved me. The laptop I...
