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Reflections on Some Favorite Writing Quotes

June 2, 2020

Reflections on Some Favorite Writing Quotes

June 2, 2020

Do you collect writer quotes? You should. They can be inspirational and instructive. It’s great to turn to them in times when you feel in the writing doldrums. Here are…

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…

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…

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…

Writing Retreats: How to Choose the Best One for You (+Giveaway!)

February 15, 2020

Writing Retreats: How to Choose the Best One for You (+Giveaway!)

February 15, 2020

Hi everyone. Help me welcome author Sean Hillen who is going to help us better understand what makes a writing retreat worth the investment. And SPOILER ALERT, you definitely want…

When ‘Situational’ Writing Works Better Than Plotting

February 13, 2020

When ‘Situational’ Writing Works Better Than Plotting

February 13, 2020

Hi everyone! Help me welcome Brandon Cornett to the blog today, who is discussing a great plotting technique Stephen King uses for people who struggle with plotting. Please read on!…

Tools to Help You Become a Powerful Writer

February 4, 2020

Tools to Help You Become a Powerful Writer

February 4, 2020

The start of the year is when I pay close attention to what is happening in our industry: what publishers and organizations are focusing on, the changes occurring on sales…

Permission to Play Video Games (Or Read, Draw, Knit, Whatever)

January 23, 2020

Permission to Play Video Games (Or Read, Draw, Knit, Whatever)

January 23, 2020

It happens to all of us: at some point, our creative well runs dry. There are lots of reasons for this, and one is that we become so focused on…

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

When the clock turns forward, we tend to think about what the next year will bring. Now personally I’m not one for making New Years resolutions, but I absolutely do…