Looking at the big picture

Looking at the big picture

by | Dec 20, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

When we write a story, it’s so easy to get lost in the details. We want to be sure to include all of those luscious little bits like the smell of her hair, the feel of his skin, the warmth of the sun as it streams in through the windows. We describe the settings in...
Writing down to the scene

Writing down to the scene

by | Oct 25, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

Do you plot each scene in your book? Do you think about it beforehand? Know what you’re going to write? Or do you just generally know what’s got to happen and let it go allowing the characters to do what they will? You all know by now that I’m a great advocate of...
Writing a Mystery

Writing a Mystery

by | Oct 18, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

I’m so excited! I’ve got a new coaching client and she wants me to help her develop a mystery series concept and plot out the first book in the series. Woohoo!!! My absolute all-time favorite thing to do is develop a book. I love delving into character creation, story...
The Most Important Thing

The Most Important Thing

by | Oct 11, 2020 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing, Writing Craft

Sometimes it’s the most simple thing that can turn us on our writing heads. The article by Sharon Bially and published on Writer UnBoxed was one of those. She tells the story of when her son was asked by his elementary school teacher to complete the following sentence...
Conference Follow-up

Conference Follow-up

by | Sep 6, 2020 | Blog, Business of Writing, Writing, Writing Craft

Last week I wrote about the importance of attending virtual conferences. Because they are so easy to attend – from your own home in your PJs if you want and usually less expensive than attending a regular conference (the conference fees are less, there are no travel...