Smiles, Nods, and Moving Body Parts

Smiles, Nods, and Moving Body Parts

by | Sep 24, 2023 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

Is now a good time to think about all of your overused words and phrases? Yes, it is! It doesn’t matter where you are in writing your novel, now is always a good time to think of these things. Well, yes, there is always a caveat to that. If you’re a pantser or someone...
Asking the Right Questions

Asking the Right Questions

by | Sep 17, 2023 | Blog, Method, Writing

Last week I mentioned that a vital part of my plotting process was asking the right questions to ensure that I have well rounded characters and a plot that helps them move toward their goal—while still having plenty of conflict—and helping them to grow. The thing is,...
Writing Outside In

Writing Outside In

by | Sep 10, 2023 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

I’m in the plotting phase of my next book. Being a plotter I develop my characters and plan out a good number of my scenes before I even put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. Being a conscientious, professional writer and well as someone who teaches writing craft,...
Prioritizing and Organizing

Prioritizing and Organizing

by | Sep 3, 2023 | Blog, Business of Writing, Method, Writing

As I think my regular readers have figured out, I’ve recently been fooling around with a lot of software recently—organizers, to do lists, and calendar apps—all in an effort to organize my life and my writing. And then my daughter, who has begun proofreading...
Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 2

Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 2

by | Aug 20, 2023 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

Last week I told you all about my creative process and the biggest problem I have with it—turning my handwritten notes into searchable text. This week I’m going to tell you about the different apps I’ve tried to do this. Trello: Trello is a great app for project...
Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 1

Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 1

by | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

I have what seems to be a never-ending quest. I love to write by hand. I do my best thinking when I do so. I’m at my most creative. I create my characters, write the story of how they received their wound, describe their goals and motivations, go into detail...