Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the benefits of using that olden-day writing tool, the human hand. So, without further preamble, let’s jump in. Why You Should Try Writing by Hand If you’ve ever sat in… Read More ›
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Do All Writers Need Agents?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m looking at whether or not all writers need agents. So, with that in mind… Do All Writers Need Agents? As a writer, the question of whether or not to hire an… Read More ›
Is there a Place for Melodrama in Fiction?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring melodrama! Let’s jump in! Is There a Place for Melodrama in Fiction? Most people have encountered melodrama at some point in their lives. Whether it was a book, movie, play, or television show, melodrama has been… Read More ›
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: My Life in Photos or GIFs
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find… Read More ›
Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining that age-old writerly problem of starting over again and again. So, let’s jump in! Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel You sit down. You’re excited. This time it’s different. You open your draft, and you’re certain you know what you’redoing now. You rewrite… Read More ›
Plot Holes: How to Spot, Prevent, and Patch Them
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking plot holes. I’m examining what they are, why they occur, and how you can address them when they inevitably do. So, without further ado, let’s explore! Plot Holes: How to Spot, Prevent, and Patch Them Few things pull… Read More ›
Author Surrogates
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of author surrogates, so without further preamble, let’s jump in. So, What Is an Author Surrogate Exactly? In essence, an author surrogate is a character who stands in for the author within the story. They… Read More ›
Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring The Pomodoro Technique, and in particular, its value to writers. So, without further preamble, let’s dive in! Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique We writers love a bit of drama. We love the thunderbolt of inspiration. The… Read More ›
Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing in my short ‘Story Engine’ series with a post that will help ensure you have a character-driven plot. Let’s begin. Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven Character-driven stories are the emotional heartbeats of fiction. They… Read More ›
Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Plot-Driven
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing on from last Tuesday’s post, wherein I examined the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. In today’s post, I’m sharing some tips on how to ensure you have a plot-driven… Read More ›
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