Every writer’s process is different. Some spend ages perfecting each word or sentence in their heads, then sit down and hammer out a draft in no time. Others slap their words down on the page, then reshape those words draft after draft until they look like art rather than a jumbled mess. Some write by… Read more »
Plotter: n. (1) A writer who plots out his or her story in the greatest of detail before starting the draft; (2) a writer obsessed with outlines, index cards and writing apps; (3) a writer who spends most of his or her time organizing the novel then writes it in about ten minutes. Pantser: n…. Read more »
Not everyone can find long blocks of time for writing because real life often gets in the way. If you are one of those writers who can set aside large chunks of time for your writing, that’s fantastic! Even if you’ve got tons of time on your hands (…and don’t tell us if you are… Read more »
I love hearing writers talk about process and learning about new tools that can help my writing. I’m especially a fan of things that lend a festive and fun element to my writing. (Because let’s face it, a lot of the time writing is HARD. Might as well make it fun.) In this post I… Read more »
When it comes to getting in the “zone” for writing, sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s really hard. There are days when I’m just not “in the mood” and I can’t sit around waiting for inspiration to strike. Instead, I’ve learned a few tricks to help me set the mood even when if feels like… Read more »
