So, I mentioned in one of my more recent blog posts that it’s important to understand if you’re a plotter or a pantser. I gave a short definition there, but…
If you’re a writer, you’ve definitely heard the advice, “Show, don’t tell.” It’s impossible not to hear it. It’s everywhere. It’s in articles about the best writing advice, and it’s…
Ugh. The first draft. The bane of every writer’s existence whether you’re a creative writer, a blogger, or really any type of writer. Everything you write has a first draft.…
Most writers cannot afford to stay home and write all day. The majority of us balance writing with our daily lives, including work, managing a household, and maybe even kids.…
I’m going to preface this by saying while it’s important to know how to self-edit, you often need both self-editing and professional editing. This depends on what you’re writing. If…
Worldbuilding is intense. For those of you who don’t know what it is, it involves creating a world specific to your story. It means a lot of dedication and attention…
While I was working in higher education, we would spend time discussing what type of writing feedback to give students on their first draft. What kind of feedback is important?…
I’ve had several conversations about this the last month or so. Despite how much many of us love writing, pushing out the words can be a struggle. I offer you…
I’m going to state right off the bat that I am not a fan of writing in the first person. I’ll explain why in this post. First of all, first…
I’m a big fan of character-driven stories, meaning I’m a big fan of taking the time to develop characters for your story before plot. If you come up with a…