Have you ever read a story where you felt like you were right there in the room with the characters, seeing what they saw and feeling what they felt? That’s not magic—that’s a scene that pops. An impactful scene is… Continue reading

Is your writing journey feeling less like a smooth cruise and more like a bumpy road? You’re not alone! Every writer, from published authors to aspiring wordsmiths, navigates ups and downs. But what if I told you that the secret… Continue reading

Have you ever read something and just known who wrote it, even if their name wasn’t attached? That’s the power of a strong writing voice. It’s your unique watermark on the page – the way your personality, perspective, and way… Continue reading

Ever stared at a blank page (or screen) feeling like your brain has officially stopped coming up with ideas? We’ve all been there (I know I have). It’s easy to think that your creativity is something that just strikes like… Continue reading

Have you ever read a scene in a book that felt so real you could almost taste the salty air or feel the warmth of the sun on your skin? That, my friends, is the magic of “Show, Don’t Tell.”… Continue reading

Every writer fears the first draft. It’s the daunting task of getting your ideas down on paper for the first time. The problem is that most people focus so much on getting it right the first time that they never… Continue reading

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve released two posts about a tool that I’ve been using to help me outline my novel. This tool is Reni Stankova’s book ‘Your Novel Outline Journal.’ In this book, she talks about the… Continue reading

Two weeks ago, I introduced you to a tool that I’ve been using: Reni Stankova’s writing journal entitled ‘Your Novel Outlining Journal.’ In this, Stankova states that what defines your novel is what she calls your Novel Core, which is… Continue reading

I want to start out with some context for this post: recently, I’ve been trying to find some tools to better my writing skills, specifically in the area of outlining. I don’t feel like the way I’ve been outlining my… Continue reading

Here’s what’s going on: you’ve created an amazing main character, and they are absolutely perfect! They have no flaws! Everyone loves them, and those who don’t… well, they just don’t know perfection when they see it. Yeah, this is actually… Continue reading