Hey there! As people are gearing up for National Novel Writing Month, I’m hearing lots of people say how one of their biggest struggles is not fixing and rewriting what they’ve already put down on the page. Compulsive reworking and editing, rather than moving forward, isn’t only an issue during NaNoWriMo. It can actually hold you back from your goals
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Many people think of writing as an easy job. Stare out the window. Sip your coffee. Type out a fabulous scene. And there’s some truth to that! Writing can be really enjoyable. I’d never do it if that weren’t the case. But there are some health issues associated with writing. Here are some health hazards people deal with
Hey, friends! Many of you have told me you enjoy my reference book for writers. Thank you so much for getting it, and I’m so glad you’re finding it useful! Because many people are gearing up for National Novel Writing Month, I’m discounting the book on Kindle to only 99¢ through Friday. The book has plot ideas, plot twists,
Hi, friends! It’s been a while since I did a writing prompts post, so I thought I’d do one that could be useful to writers of thrillers, crime novels, fantasy novels, and even romance and science fiction novels with strong action elements. Since this is a writing prompts post, I’m not going to go into detail about how to write
Writing descriptively scenery and surroundings comes more naturally to some writers than others. If you’re wondering why your novel is too short or moving too fast, that’s sometimes due to a lack of character development or to the plot itself. Sometimes, though, it’s caused by a lack of description, including descriptions of settings. Why is it important to write about
The Benefits of Author Headshots Updated 12/2024! You can create an Amazon author page, a Facebook author page, and even an Instagram or TikTok account without using any pictures of yourself. If your readers can see you, though, it’s a lot easier for them to feel like they have a personal connection with you. In my experience, people you interact
Hello! This is the latest in a series about common writing anxieties — because I want people to worry less and enjoy writing more! I’ve been meaning to write about this topic for a while, because it comes up a lot. If you’re a writer, it’s easy to feel like everyone can write faster than you. Your friend may have