I came across a blog post from another site with a great infographic on story structure. I thought I’d pass along the information because I found it beneficial and thought you might too. This post will be short and sweet because I think the information in the infographic speaks for…
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Writers all have one thing in common; we love to write. Even when we’re not thrilled and can get quite frustrated when ideas aren’t flowing, if someone were to ask us what we love to do, we don’t hesitate; we blurt out, “writing!.” But, one thing that I wouldn’t have…
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"If you wait for inspiration to write, you're not a writer, you're a waiter." ~Dan Poynter
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When I first started writing, some of my chapters were exciting, and some were boring. Some went nowhere. I also had chapters that were 800 words and others 3,000. I had people comment on the choppiness of the chapters and that they made reading them less than smooth. To pace…
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If you’re wondering how to write interesting characters so your readers can distinguish between them, you’re not alone. It takes some practice to create a unique style and voice for every character. How is it Done? “The devil is in the details.” It’s not enough to choose a name, hair…
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The mind of a writer is an interesting place. So many writers say they love to write, self included, yet at times, they either can’t get themselves to pick up the pen and paper. There are many reasons for this: lack of time, writer’s block, or are just plain tired.…
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"If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there's some way to do." ~ Walt Disney
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So many people say, “I’ve always wanted to write a novel, but I just don’t have time.” My response to that is that you do have time. Writing doesn’t have to be a full-time job unless it is literally your full-time job. If you love writing, but don’t think you…
Read MoreOver the years, many people have told me that they can’t do something that they wish they could do. What I’ve found with each and every one of these people, is that they may wish to be able to do something, but aren’t willing to learn, practice, or even just…
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You, like me, have probably learned about all about the different types of novel writing outlines. I have tried following all of them at one time or another. While they’re all wonderful, I felt like Goldilocks with them all; none of them fit just right. Here’s what I discovered after…
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