Your novel is a complex, emotional thing. You can't fight it forever. If you're having issues, writing a letter to it that expresses your frustrations, admits your faults, and finds an appropriate solution to move forward may be just the thing to get your back on track. It worked for me. Read my letter and why it's important to treat your novel like you're in a relationship with it.
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #5—That's a Wrap!
This workout has been a challenge and a joy for me. Overall, it accomplished what I needed it to - getting me back into a writing routine. This challenge wasn't really about the word counts or page counts or types of stories I was reading, but truly about falling back into a habit so I can get to the writing life I desire. And in that regard, IT WORKED.
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #4
I get knocked down, but I get up again. How to keep truckin' along on the workout!
Read moreThe Frankenstein Technique: How to Use Juxtaposition + Causality to Discover Deep Themes
When your story is falling flat and you're wondering if you should abandon it, DON'T! Learn how to use The Frankenstein Technique (juxtaposition, causality, and subtext) to bring deeper themes to your story and reinvigorate it with new life.
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #2
This week I felt the magical butterflies that carried me through week 1 wear off. This week was hard. Plain and simple. But I got through it, and you can too! Check out what I read and wrote this week!
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #1
It was such a joy to fall back into a consistent writing and reading routine this week! Check out what I've been working on!
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016 Edition
Do you need to get back into the habit of reading and writing? Check out the Writing Workout Winter 2016 Edition. Featuring a regimented course syllabus of what to read and what to write, you're sure to kick your writing life's butt back into shape.
Read more12 Weird Places to Find Story Ideas While in Your PJ's
I'm sure you've Googled "story prompts" or have a writing prompt book on your desk. But have you ever considered using Facebook, Twitter, or even your email for story ideas? Learn how to get an endless supply of prompts that speak to you.
Read moreHow to Use Details + Description to Bring Your Story to Life
You've got the framework of your story: the characters, the plot, the structure. But without details, it's going to be the same story that everybody else wrote. Learn how to make your story your own by using specific details.
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