Why, exactly, is National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo, held in November? I mean, there’s Thanksgiving. And ’tis the season to start getting ready for the holidays. Plus for my fellow …
Writing Tips
I’m hardly an expert, (far from it,) but over the years, I’ve learned a lot, made a ton of mistakes, and I’m continuing to grow. So here’s what I know!
NaNoWriMo #Preptober: My Survival Kit
Cross posted on As The Eraser Burns. It’s almost that time of year again, folks: National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo, the yearly Olympics for writers where participants attempt to …
Where to Find Writing Exercises
I once gave a presentation where, ten minutes in, I asked attendees to do a writing exercise. Instant awkwardness. I could feel the groans they shifted in their seats, grimacing as though I had …
Motivational Videos for Writers | Friday Five
It’s been a crazy week. Seriously crazy and while I did get some work done on a manuscript, it wasn’t good work because my mind has been pulled in so …
Oddball Writing Tips
Why haven’t I been doing more Friday Five posts? I love Friday. And I love 5’s despite my aversion to odd numbers and the fact that Novalee Nation had a …
Morning Pages: Can The Artist’s Way a day keep the psychiatrist away?
Those who are familiar with The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron know about morning pages. From her website: “The bedrock tool of a creative recovery is a daily practice called Morning …