Asking the Right Questions

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,...

Learning from Failure

Nov 6, 2022 | Blog, Life, Writing

We all fail. We all try new things and have them just not work out the way you expected. But that doesn’t mean that you throw away what you did and never look at it again. You need to stop, take a good hard look at what you did and why it didn’t work and see what you...

Some Thoughts for Pantsers

Sep 26, 2021 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

You’re a pantser. I get that. Life would be boring if you knew the ending of your story before you wrote it. Your characters need some space to grow and develop on the page as they’re doing in your mind. The story is unfolding under your very fingertips, you write as...