Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
April 19, 2017
Here are a few writers’ blogs I follow to learn from and be inspired by. … More Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
Category: Novel
5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips
April 12, 2017
Originally posted on I came for the soup…:
First Draft. Those two words wield a whole lot of power, evoking emotions from giddy excitement to brain numbing dread. Some writers stand strong on the side of excitement, ready to throw down words and metaphors like hot fire, while others battle cold sweats and nausea at…
Quarterly Writing Goals: Q1 2017
April 5, 2017
Once you’ve written down your goals, it’s easy to set them aside and forget about them. Doing a self-review is a good way to hold yourself accountable for achieving your aims. You can evaluate your progress by week or month, but I prefer by quarter. … More Quarterly Writing Goals: Q1 2017
5 Best Things About Being A Writer
March 22, 2017
Sure, being a writer has its challenges. Self-doubt chases you like an angry pimp. But, it’s still awesome. Here are my top five reasons why I love it. … More 5 Best Things About Being A Writer
Where did you get the idea for your novel?
February 8, 2017
The Sumerian tale of Marduk versus Tiamat absorbed me one night during a months-long bout of insomnia. A few articles compared Tiamat to Echidna from Greek mythology. … More Where did you get the idea for your novel?
Three Tips to Increase Self-Motivation for Writers
December 8, 2016
Three Tips to Increase Self-Motivation for Writers … More Three Tips to Increase Self-Motivation for Writers
What Makes For A Great Opening Line Of A Novel?
November 16, 2016
There is no magic formula to create the perfect first line. What is considered a great opening line is as varied as the novels that contain them. 4-Opening Paragraph Tips: Read the first page of novels in your genre. Knowing what other authors did will help you avoid clichés and see what works and what … More What Makes For A Great Opening Line Of A Novel?
Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Create Memorable Characters
November 9, 2016
What makes a character memorable is that they battled great external hardships, faced internal struggles, and had unique personalities. … More Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Create Memorable Characters
Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Go Beyond Physical Description
November 2, 2016
Character profiles are helpful for novels that are part of a series, novels which involve several main characters and for stories which use multiple points of view. … More Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Go Beyond Physical Description
Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Character Description
October 26, 2016
Readers like to be given some physical description of a main character, in order to help create an image for themselves. … More Questionnaire for Writing Character Profiles – Character Description
