I have an idea problem. And what I mean by that is I have a problem with too many new story ideas filling my brain. All the time. It’s not an actual problem per se, but when I’m trying to focus on a specific project…
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Celebrating Victories When They Come
I had a new experience in my writing life recently that I’m claiming as a major victory. Ideas often come to me at various times, just hints of characters or snippets of a story or plot. But I can’t recall a time when a robust,…
Ten Things Writers Do That Seem Weird but Are Totally Normal to Us
Writers are a unique lot. We spend a lot of time alone, living in fictional worlds with pretend people. In fact, we often spend more time with our made-up friends than our own real friends and family. Creating ideal settings, fleshing out interesting and relatable…
Five More Things That Changed My Writing Life for the Better
Earlier this spring, I shared five things that changed my writing life for the better. Naturally, there are way more than five things that can help a writer grow and improve. Today, I’m sharing five more practices that are helping me become more disciplined and…
Roundup: My Top 10 Writer’s Resources
Valuable resources are a writer’s best friend. Naturally, craft books rank high on the list of a writer’s go-to resources, but websites, social media accounts, podcasts, and other writerly tools are just as important. There are seemingly infinite options available, but I count several resources…