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Category: On Writing
How to Catch Up During National Novel Writing Month
You’re behind with National Novel Writing Month, aren’t you? Don’t worry; I’m not calling you out. It’s bound to happen to everyone during the challenge, unless you’re some sort of magical unicorn. And in that case, I applaud you, dear magical NaNoWriMo-ing unicorn. I envy you! But, chances are you’re more like the rest of us common folk… behind and worried about how you’re going to catch up. We common folk need to stick together when that happens, which is why I’m going to share with you my favorite strategies for catching up when I fall behind during NaNoWriMo.
The Marathon of First Pass Revisions
Congratulations! You’ve written your first manuscript. So...what the heck do you do now?
The Hero’s Journey: Death of the Mentor
This month, my writing mentor, David Farland, unexpectedly passed away. It's been really hard to work through because I think on some level I'm still in denial. It doesn't feel real, and I've struggled putting into words exactly what I've been feeling.
Set Your Hook: Bad Beginnings and How to Fix Them
One of the best ways to stand out in the slush pile is through a good, solid hook. However, a poorly written hook is one of the quickest ways to get rejected. But why is that? Because first impressions are everything. Here is a guide to some of the five most common bad beginnings I saw and a couple of tips on what you can do to fix them to snag your audience hook, line, and sinker.
Shine in the Slush Pile: Five Pitfalls to Avoid
can’t seem to get your leg up on the competition and make your work shine? As an intern for a small press, here are five of the biggest pitfalls that cause me to reject a story from the slush pile.
March Newsletter
I would like to try a little experiment. I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a newsletter. However, I’ve been doing a lot of research and found myself faced with a few barriers that will take some time to overcome, so I’ve decided in the meantime, I’m going to try writing a type of… Continue reading March Newsletter
2021 Goals and Intentions
2021 is finally here! I’m sure the rest of you are just as relieved as I am to have a fresh start at new goals and new plans! I’m a little late to the “New Years” train this year because I’ve had three family traumas on the same side of the family in the past… Continue reading 2021 Goals and Intentions
NaNoWriMo Weeks 2 & 3: Survival Tips
Have you ever had days where you feel like you have a limited number of words in you and once you hit it, you can’t produce anymore? That is me this week. National Novel Writing Month is well under way now and I’ve been meaning to write this blog post, but since I have hit… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Weeks 2 & 3: Survival Tips
Productivity Apps for Writers
Productivity apps are a saving grace for my writing. Over the years and through a lot of research, I’ve found a handful of apps that work really well with my process, particularly when I’m not at my computer. I wanted to share with all of you the productivity apps I’ve been using to get a… Continue reading Productivity Apps for Writers
The Plotter's Apprentice 