Pushing forward and pulling back

Pushing forward and pulling back

Wow, it’s a day of mixed messages! I’ve been feeling down because my business as a book coach is just starting and starting a new business is always a slow slog. It will probably take months of really working hard at it to get any sort of response, let alone clients....
Software Follow-up

Software Follow-up

Two weeks ago I posted a blog about all the different types of writing software. I was inspired to do this by two things: a Reedsy post and their promotion of the software Plottr, which I was convinced to buy for $20 with their special discount, and one person in my...
Staying True to Your Characters

Staying True to Your Characters

The very first thing I do when I start plotting a book is to create my characters. It is them, who they are, and what their goals are that will shape the story I’m going to tell. I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this before on this blog. The importance of knowing...
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...
Characteristics of a Hero

Characteristics of a Hero

So, as you can imagine from last week’s blog post, I’ve been thinking quite a bit this week on exactly what makes a hero. We all know a hero when we see one, but what exactly are the characteristics that make someone a hero? Is there a reason why an accountant...