It’s all in your head

It’s all in your head

by | Jul 30, 2023 | Blog, WIP, Writing, Writing Craft

Did what you meant to write make it to the page? When I first started writing, my husband would read my work and then ask me why I didn’t put in this or that, or he would say that he didn’t understand the characters or their motivations. I would explain that I was...
Writing Through to the End

Writing Through to the End

by | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Method, Writing

Everybody’s writing process is different, but there are some “rules” which authors are taught regarding process. One of them is that once you begin writing, you should continue doing so, writing straight through to the end. Don’t stop. Don’t correct anything. Write...
Taking one for the team

Taking one for the team

by | Dec 11, 2022 | Blog, Business of Writing, Writing

I hate grammar. I think I might have mentioned that here before. I just find it so incredibly boring! I can find no interest at all in the different parts of speech, all the rules, where to place commas—all of it. And yet, I just spent a great deal of money on a...
Editing Software Compared

Editing Software Compared

by | Sep 18, 2022 | Writing

A key tool for all writers is editing software. Grammarly, ProWritingAid, perfectest, SmartEdit—which one do you buy (or subscribe to)? I’ve spent the money and time and tried each one of these, but I would highly recommend that you at least spend the time to test out...
Stepping back for a broader view

Stepping back for a broader view

by | Aug 14, 2022 | Blog, Method, Writing

It’s never too late to analyze your book. In fact, despite the fact that I’m a die-hard plotter, I find it incredibly useful to plot out the story structure and character arcs of a book after it’s finished. It doesn’t matter how detailed my plot it, when I actually...