Book Review: Author Stuck List

Book Review: Author Stuck List

The Author Stuck List by Becca Syme is Syme’s Author Stuck Cards in book form. The book (and cards) are for any author who is having problems progressing with the writing of their book. As a writing coach, I’ve seen and spoken with a good number of authors...
Five Reasons You Need a Human Editor

Five Reasons You Need a Human Editor

AI is everywhere and you might be using it without even knowing you’re doing so. How? By using the common editing apps Grammarly and ProWriting Aid. They are both now powered by AI. So, what’s the best way to avoid using any AI in the writing of your novel? Use a...
Obsidian for Authors

Obsidian for Authors

Last week I talked about some of the tools in my writer’s toolbox. This week, I want to get into some detail about how I use Obsidian. If you don’t know, Obsidian is an app that resides on your computer where you can create pages and take notes on anything. Not only...
Using all the tools in my writer’s toolbox

Using all the tools in my writer’s toolbox

I have a lot of tools in my writer’s toolbox and I use each and every one despite the fact that many overlap in their abilities. Is that nuts? Weird? Inefficient? Maybe, but it works for me. Before I even begin to write a book, I create characters and plot the book on...
How Many Plots Make a Story?

How Many Plots Make a Story?

How many times have you sat down at your desk at work and did one thing without interruption until it was finished? My bet is that the answer is almost never. Things happen: an email comes in that must be responded to immediately, your boss demands that you finish...
Getting and Giving a Beta Read

Getting and Giving a Beta Read

Getting opinions on your book before you publish is essential. As many eyes on your manuscript as you can get will (hopefully) correct any plot holes, typos, and character problems. Getting opinions on your book before you publish is essential. As many eyes on your...