Revisiting the Hero’s Journey

Revisiting the Hero’s Journey

by | Oct 13, 2019 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

In preparation for NaNoWriMo, have you thought of outlining your book using the Hero’s Journey? It is, by far, the most popular story structure. Hollywood movies use it all the time. It fits most stories, no matter the genre. I could use Harry Potter, the Wizard of Oz...
Planning, Journaling and Collaboration

Planning, Journaling and Collaboration

by | Sep 29, 2019 | Blog, Life, Self-publishing, Writing

With the start of October, we move into something I hadn’t realized existed—Planner Season! Apparently, October is the time when people start thinking about what planner they’re going to use the following year. They look at all of the offerings out there and decide...
Is Imposter Syndrome stopping you from writing?

Is Imposter Syndrome stopping you from writing?

by | Sep 22, 2019 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

Are you an imposter? Or do you worry that you might be one? If so, you’re not alone. There’s been a lot of talk recently about imposter syndrome because it affects so many incredibly talented and intelligent people, and yes, you might be one of them. Last week we...
Three Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block

Three Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block

by | Sep 15, 2019 | Blog, Method, Writing

A number of writers suffer from this frustrating malady—writer’s block. They want to write. They’ve got stories in their head. And yet, when they sit down in front of their computer, they blank out. They’ve got nothing. No words come. How annoying could that possibly...
Schedule Your Writing

Schedule Your Writing

by | Sep 8, 2019 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

As I get further in Accountability (yes, with a capital A), I’m thinking of all the things an author has to do to get themselves to sit down and finish the damned book. That is the goal, after all. That is the entire point. There are so many things that are stopping...