Tips and tricks

  • I Don’t Have Time For This! – Time Management

    You’re in a dilemma: you’re a writer, but you have no idea if you’re going to be able to sit down and write today because you don’t think you have enough time. Believe me, I understand the struggle! I’m a… Continue reading

    I Don’t Have Time For This! – Time Management
  • Who Are You? – Characters

    Characters are the lifeblood of your story, whether a talking tree or a jaded knight. Crafting relatable characters can be challenging, and avoiding shallow or doormat-like characters is crucial to keeping the interest of your reader. Here are some tips… Continue reading

    Who Are You? – Characters
  • Where Are We Going With This? – Outlining

    Does your plot ever feel like it’s just not connecting at all, and no matter how many ideas you think of, you can’t make it make sense? It may be because you don’t have a clear direction for your story:… Continue reading

    Where Are We Going With This? – Outlining
  • Staying Interested

    Losing interest in your story is something that happens to every writer, pro or novice. I should know: it happens to me all the time! So what exactly can you do to keep yourself interested in your own writing? Here… Continue reading

    Staying Interested
  • Tools of the Trade

    One thing I’ve learned out about writing is that what works for one person might not work for someone else, since everyone has their own preference and style that works for them. It’s important to have the tools that fit… Continue reading

    Tools of the Trade