One of the things that I hear over and over from clients is that they’d love to write a book, if only they could find the time. This is a near-universal complaint. But the truth is, writing doesn’t HAVE to take a ton of time. I’d love to be able to sit and write for hours, but I often have…
NanoWriMo is coming up! Do you know what that is? If you don’t, don’t feel bad. The vast majority of writers in my Facebook group, Give Birth to Your Book, didn’t either when I asked them. But this is one of the best opportunities for writers to jump start their creativity, so let’s talk about what it is and why…
READ MORE If you’re anything like me, the idea of writing an outline before you start a new writing project makes you cringe. I’ve never been a natural outliner. I was always the kid who wrote the outline after the paper was done so that I wouldn’t get in trouble for not using one, and when I was getting my…
Are you lost in a plot maze? Use Trello to help you find your way back to your story. Read on to find out how!
Do you struggle with writing compelling, relatable villains? Read on to see Jack’s tips for making realistic villains that make readers reluctant to put your book down!
I recently began participating in the VSS365 prompt challenge on Twitter. If you’re part of the Twitter Writing Community, you might have seen posts that use this strange little hashtag. #vss365 #prompt Monday March 25, 2019#frame — Monique (@starfish_72) March 25, 2019 So what exactly is the VSS365 challenge, and why am I so excited about it? VSS365 is a…
Writers frequently struggle with character building. Here are my techniques for creating characters from the inside out!
Creating mentor characters for young adult protagonists is challenging, but it can add authenticity and interest to your story. Author and life coach
DIYMFA creator Gabriela Pereira encourages writers to honor their reality by examining the other aspects of life they must address in addition to writing. My reality includes being a writer with Autism. What does yours include?
In honor of World Autism Day, I share some of my own struggles growing up with undiagnosed Aspergers’ Syndrome.
