So Many Plotting Software Options

So Many Plotting Software Options

I love to organize. I love puzzles too. I just have that sort of mind. So, when it comes to plotting my novel, I’m the happiest camper when I’ve got lots of tools to choose from. I also love trying out new toys… I mean software… I mean plotting tools. Here is a list...
An Accountability Story

An Accountability Story

As I sat down to think about the presentation I’m going to be giving tomorrow (I’m writing this on Thursday, May 28th—I always write my blog a couple of days early so if you ever have a question you want me to write about, message me early on in the week) on...
Inside Your Character’s Head

Inside Your Character’s Head

I think it’s become generally agreed that the best books are those where the characters are three-dimensional people who are engaging, likable, and someone the reader really wants to spend time with. Reading is not just a time to spend with someone fictional, it’s...
Intertwined books

Intertwined books

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

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...