Outline Now to Save Time Later
Discovery writing can be fun, and there is a certain enticement to the idea of telling […]
Mind Mapping and Spiderwebbing Your Ideas
Sometimes I have an idea for a piece of writing (the topic for a blog post, […]
Writing Craft – Books!
Let’s talk books! Specifically writing craft books. As writers, wanting to improve our art is natural, […]
How to Use Story Like a Journalist for NaNoWriMo #PREPTOBER
Whether it is your first time trying to write a novel in November, or if you’re […]
Making Us Care
I’ve been talking to a lot of people lately about book openings, specifically what you need […]
Roanoke Public Library Teen Summer Reading Kickoff
The Roanoke Public Library is having their Teen Summer Reading Program this year with lots of […]
DAWG
Publishing professionals often say they are looking for stories with high stakes – but story stakes […]
A 15 Day Journey
I decided to do a writing challenge on Instagram, where you were supposed to explore different […]
The Power of Lists
I’ve talked before about the power of What If questions when it comes to creativity. What […]
Antagonists Who Aren’t Villains
Does every story need a villain? There is a big difference between a villain and an […]