Archives for blog posts within the “Writing” category: tips, best practices, grammar help, and motivation.
Every writer I have ever met has fought a battle against writing at least once. Between writer’s block, plot holes, sagging motivation, and self-doubt, it can sometimes feel as if the world is out to stop that work from being written. And in a way, it kind of is. For a short time, everything around […]
Human beings are, for the most part, social animals. We like to mingle, gossip, hug, cheer, and most of all we love to talk. Even the most introverted of all introverts have been known to run their mouths if you can get them talking about a subject they love. That’s right, we love to talk.
Writing Dialogue: 6 Easy Tips to Writing a Compelling Conversation Read More »
I don’t understand how people can say “I have no regrets in my life. Everything I did led me to where I am today.” I have plenty of things I regret. For example, back in 2006, I was almost done with my bachelor degree in human services, which, in Texas, qualified me to begin working
As White Writers, We Have to Stop Failing Our Black Characters Read More »
You’re not the first person to want to know how to write your book fast. Or to want to know if that’s even possible. Does this sound familiar at all? You get a great idea for a book. But between the rest of your responsibilities and taking care of any spontaneous problems that might arise,
Just what should a narrator in fiction writing be doing? Is it possible to both ignore and overuse your narrator at the same time? As it turns out, it is! In fiction, your narrator is one of the most important elements to your story. Yet I constantly see it being misused, overused, and abused. So,
The Role of your Narrator in Fiction Writing: Are you Using your Narrator Wrong? Read More »
NaNoWriMo starts in just a couple of days…are you ready? No? Okay – here are 8 steps to help get you ready.
Last Minute NaNoWriMo Prep in 8 (kinda) Easy Steps Read More »
