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3 Ways to Differentiate Your Characters

May 30, 2020

3 Ways to Differentiate Your Characters

May 30, 2020

We’ve invited Resident Writing Coach Sacha Black to give us an extra dose of wisdom as she’s just released a new book that I think will help a lot of…

How to Juggle Writing and Parenting

May 7, 2020

How to Juggle Writing and Parenting

May 7, 2020

While being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life, it comes with its own slew of challenges. As a mother of a toddler, I’ve had to find…

Maximize Productivity with Speech-To-Text Software

April 30, 2020

Maximize Productivity with Speech-To-Text Software

April 30, 2020

I think we’re all looking for ways to be more productive these days. COVID19 has thrown our schedules into chaos and, if we’re lucky enough to still be working, it’s…

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

None of us enjoys uncertainty. And unfortunately, that’s what we have right now. A lot is happening outside the doors to our homes. Stress and worry have become part of…

5 Methods for Writing A Novel

April 9, 2020

Let’s face it: the current state of events has thrown all of us into a tailspin. Some of us are juggling lots of new responsibilities while others are struggling to…

Writing During Tough Times: What You Need to Know to Keep the Words Flowing

April 7, 2020

Writing During Tough Times: What You Need to Know to Keep the Words Flowing

April 7, 2020

Writing can be a challenge, and that’s when life’s going well. Getting those words to flow, for our characters to show up and play nice, drumming up the motivation to…

Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips

April 2, 2020

Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips

April 2, 2020

As a native Floridian, I know about disruption. It happens repeatedly every year between June and November. But hurricanes and their inconvenient aftermaths are temporary; even though they’re annoying, you…

The Writing Tip Double-Double

March 31, 2020

The Writing Tip Double-Double

March 31, 2020

Okay to start off, know that I am sending each and every one of you a mental hug right now. What a challenge this year has been so far. It’s…

Need a Creative Kick in the Pants?

March 12, 2020

Need a Creative Kick in the Pants?

March 12, 2020

FACT: every once in a while, the ol’ brain noodle goes limp. You stare at the screen…stare at the screen…stare at the screen. And then you remember…oh hey, there’s a…