Going from Preparing to Write to Actually Writing
…new shiny notebook. Yes, as writers, we already have 84,000 special notebooks. But when you’re beginning a new project, a shiny notebook will inevitably send out a siren’s song. Sure,…
…new shiny notebook. Yes, as writers, we already have 84,000 special notebooks. But when you’re beginning a new project, a shiny notebook will inevitably send out a siren’s song. Sure,…
…other hand, readers can buy an endless number of books, grocery store items, and kitchen gadgets to fit the smallest spaces. But the one thing readers want more than how…
…because you’re actively pursuing your passion. And that should be celebrated. So, if you have a particularly hard knock-back, or perhaps it’s your very first, treat yourself. Get a manicure,…
…forever. But first, I wanted to remind you, of something. It might seem obvious, but it’s super-important and bears repeating. You have a story to tell, and this story is…
…understand structure, style, tone, pacing, setting, character, conflict, dialogue, description, etc. My top-ten favorite books about writing are: The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman Writing the Breakout Novel by…
…and diversity, equity, and inclusion facilitator. Colice writes nonfiction, poetry, and memoir. Her blog, A Reason to Rise, chronicles her journey of radical self-acceptance through the lens of childhood trauma….
…pieces in Fiction Vortex, Yemassee Magazine, Bravura Literary Journal, and more, and currently acts as Junior Assistant Editor at Bartleby Snopes. Her fetishes include controversial grammar, mythological happenings and yarn-swapping….
…change, but right now, we’re just picking a focus. The Obstacle No story, not even the story of your marketing efforts, would be complete without some conflict. What’s standing in…
…wake up, I’m not focused just on my morning, I’m checking email, scrolling Instagram, learning news and starting the day in a frazzled, waiting state before I’ve even had a…
…we usually only see in longer, more complex novels. Spoiler Alert! If you have not read A Christmas Carol, hop to it! It’s a novella, so it’s super-short, plus, you…