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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?

2017 Goals and How to Keep Them

January 7, 2017

Here are my 2017 goals that by the grace of Gaia and the power of Thor’s abs I will complete by 12/31/17 … More 2017 Goals and How to Keep Them

Where to Find Ideas for a Story

December 16, 2016

Here are a few websites with great creative writing prompts. … More Where to Find Ideas for a Story

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?