Lisa Cron’s Wired for Story encourages writers to come to the page with an understanding of how our brains interact with stories. This knowledge...
Writing Process
How to Stop Overusing Adverbs to Enhance Your Story
There is an ongoing discussion amongst writers on the best practices when using adverbs in our writing. You’ve probably heard more than one writer...
How to Outline Your Manuscript After It’s Written
If you didn't outline your manuscript pre-writing chances are you've realized that it needs a lot of work. I’m currently in a similar...
Stephen King’s “On Writing”: Unlock Your Writing Potential
Stephen King’s book, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft blends memoir with advice for writing at any stage of your writing journey. I was gifted this...
5 Ways to Keep Your Writing Organized This Fall
Once summer ends, the autumn season brings us into our cozy vibes era. Lit candles, knit sweaters and chai lattes provide the perfect...
How to Incorporate Relevant Flashbacks into Your Story
Did you read last week’s blog post on beginning your story in the middle of the action? In that post, we talked about not wanting to bore our...
How to Start Your Story in the Middle of the Action
Have you ever been told to “stick with a book and it’ll get better?” Sometimes, we discover that chapter one is a little slow, but once the story...
How to Know When Your Story is Complete!
As writers, we spend months stuck in our literary worlds- living, breathing, and dreaming our characters’ adventures. You’ve probably heard more...
How To Master Research For An Immersive Novel
Research is key to crafting an authentic, accurate, and immersive story that engages your readers. But, researching can be overwhelming! How can you...