(And Yet More) Beating Writer’s Block
Writer's block can be summed up in two ways: Being afraid to write because we think it sucks, and not knowing what to write next.
Arm Yourself: You’re Allowed to Be a Beginner
Bear with me. As I write this post, I'm more than a little mad. And I don't mean "crazy," either. I encountered a fellow the other day who spoke things so poisonous, so deadly to the creative mind, that I suspect he's already left a battalion of writer-corpses in his wake. And I'm not staying silent about it anymore.
No One Can Tell Your Story But You
Writing is a strange thing, filled with emotional roller-coasters and storms and deserts. Who would ever put themselves willingly through this? Well, you (and me). Why? Because you have something to say. The only person who can tell your story is you.
Why You Need to Write What Scares You
What would you write if you knew you couldn't fail? I promise I'm not setting you up for failure. There is a very good reason I'm asking this question.
Let’s Talk About Fear, Part Two
Practice your tools to fight fear now, while the sun still shines, or you'll be fumbling to find them in the dark.
Let’s Talk About Fear
According to last week‘s responses, failure is the number one fear that writers face. Maybe we should start by defining it.
How Did They Justify THAT?
Why does this matter? Because if you're not writing your villains with the awareness that in their head, they're not the villain, you may be writing a flat, 2D character.
Award: Top 50 Writing Blogs For 2016
Thank you, Bryan Hutchinson! I'm so glad my post inspired you. :) Your book, Writer's Doubt: The #1 Enemy of Writing (and What You Can Do About It), inspired me,…
Why I Left Smashwords
I've made a scary Indie-pub decision: I'm leaving Smashwords. Let me break down precisely why.
Need an Editor? Check This Out!
Editing resources for the enterprising indie author, and yes, this list is subject to update.
GeekGirlCon 2015 World Building Notes
Worldbuilding is a skeleton. You may not see a thing’s bones, but those bones determine the shape of the shape.
GeekGirlCon 2015
Hi, friends! We had so many requests for the resources from our panel that I decided to put them all online.
A Tale of Two (Or More) Hosts
Let me tell you a tale of derring-do and big dreams. Also web-hosting.
Kill Your Filter Words (And make your writing more powerful)
This one simple tip can add zest and power to your writing.
YA to MG: Young Adult Vs. Middle Grade
The key difference between YA and MG is the scope of focus for the antagonist and protagonist.
Ten Steps to Perfect Cover Design
Follow these ten steps, and your cover will look professional. Whether your cover looks good depends on the photos and fonts you choose, but if you follow these steps, your readers will thank you!
6 Ways to Manage Your Writing (and lots more ways NOT to)
It's a lot simpler than you think.
3 Steps to Creating With a Broken Brain
I can't see the word "oxygen." Wanna know why?