Intertwined books

Intertwined books

by | Apr 26, 2020 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing

I’m a rather single-minded person, and by that, I mean that I have trouble focusing on one thing at a time. My daughter finds it impossible to not do at least two things at once—she has to have noise when she’s studying, or draw while listening to a podcast. I’m a...
Keep Writing

Keep Writing

by | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

Almost every day my Facebook feed and my blog list on Feedly have new articles telling me that “it’s okay if you aren’t able to work/focus/write”. Don’t expect too much of yourself in these times. We’re all under stress so the last thing you need right now is more...
Conflict in a time of conflict

Conflict in a time of conflict

by | Apr 12, 2020 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

  One of the most important aspects of a novel is the conflict within it. Without conflict, you might have a lovely little tale, but it will be boring, and little will be the keyword because it’s hard to sustain a story without conflict. There are two types of...
Writing Love in the time of Corona

Writing Love in the time of Corona

by | Apr 5, 2020 | Blog, Life, WIP, Writing

So often when I sit down to write my blog post, I struggle to find a topic to write about. This week I actually had three. Never have I had so many ideas for posts! Well, I have to be honest with you here: one idea was entirely mine, one idea I got from another blog...
Thoughts on writing

Thoughts on writing

by | Mar 29, 2020 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

It’s amazing what I find when I clean out my notebook! So, I’ve been thinking of writing an inspirational memoir sort of book. I’m thinking of calling it Failing to Fail: Tales of a Writer Who Didn’t Quit. It’s been on hold for a little...
Defense Against Change-the Conflict Arc

Defense Against Change-the Conflict Arc

by | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

  Today’s blog post is brought to you by COVID-19, the virus that everyone’s getting! Want to miss out on the fun? Maintain social distancing and wash your hands frequently! Sorry… a little levity is always important in times like these. It’s hard to stop reading...