DEVELOPING YOUR WRITER’S VOICE
Voice in fiction is often talked about as a mysterious component of craft. I have even heard people say, “It can’t be taught.” But developing your writer’s voice is not…
WRITERS AND THE CREATIVE JOURNEY
THINKING ABOUT THE CREATIVE JOURNEY I was corresponding with a Book Coaching client recently on the topic of publishing. As I thought about and responded to the author’s questions,…
I DON’T DO RESOLUTIONS
Every year, as we turn the page from old to new, I like to joke that the only resolution I have ever kept is the one made decades…
CONQUERING REVISION
Congratulations on completing a draft of your current WIP (Work in Progress)! Now you’ll want to revise and polish your writing to make your story shine. It’s time to…
Understanding Pacing
Pacing is an important component of effective writing, but what exactly is it and how can we use it to the best advantage in our writing? I was on a…
Why No NaNoWriMo For Me?
It’s October and all around me, people are gearing up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). They’re psyching themselves up, gathering their tools, stocking up on caffeine, and putting plans…