http://ryanlanz.com/2023/11/13/how-to-survive-and-conquer-nanowrimo/ NaNo's over in a little over a week—which means you still have over a week to win! This is a great post of effective tips to employ during NaNoWriMo. Even if you're almost done with your 50k-word novel, it's never too late to try something new! I've tried some of these methods myself and … Continue reading Reblog: How to Survive and Conquer NaNoWriMo by A Writer’s Path
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One Crucial Step You Shouldn’t Skip in Self-Publishing
You have an idea. You write a book. You publish a book. Hooray! But. . . there’s a step missing. A step that will ensure your book is professional. A step that will keep, rather than turn away, readers. Editing. Maybe you think I’m crazy for suggesting that someone would skip this step. If so, … Continue reading One Crucial Step You Shouldn’t Skip in Self-Publishing
Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
It's been a weird week in Florida. I haven't seen a ray of sunshine since Saturday, the temperature has sat around the low 70s, and it's been drizzling almost constantly. I haven't seen a week like this in years! Regardless of the strange weather, we've had a productive week here on the blog—and outside of … Continue reading Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
Reblog: 11 Fixes When the Words Won’t Flow by Writing Tips & Writerly Musings
http://morganhazelwood.com/2023/11/09/11-fixes-when-the-words-wont-flow/ Newsflash: we all get stuck sometimes. I love this post because it applies to all writers! We all have times when our normal process stops working and we need to do something different, even if it's just for five minutes. The post above provides 11 simple, practical tips for getting the words to flow … Continue reading Reblog: 11 Fixes When the Words Won’t Flow by Writing Tips & Writerly Musings
A Post for Every Writing Need!
I'm still learning. And hopefully, you are, too. I've been running this blog since early 2020, but I'm learning new things about content writing, running a website, and blogging all the time. Hopefully, I'm still able to provide relevant content even after 500+ posts! Over the past few weeks, I've been experimenting with post length … Continue reading A Post for Every Writing Need!
Three Keys to Crafting Memorable Dialogue
'How are you?' [Mr. Holmes] said cordially, gripping my hand with a strength for which I should hardly have given him credit. 'You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.' 'How on earth did you know that?' I asked in astonishment. 'Never mind,' said he, chuckling to himself. 'The question now is about hemoglobin. No doubt … Continue reading Three Keys to Crafting Memorable Dialogue
From Hobbiton to Mordor: Creating Your Own World Like Tolkien’s
There are few works as enduring as J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even now, decades after the books were written, movies and shows are still being made. Books on Middle Earth are still being published. In fact, there's even a Lord of the Rings concert coming to my city soon, and it's a … Continue reading From Hobbiton to Mordor: Creating Your Own World Like Tolkien’s
Extracting Writing Wisdom from Romantic European Literature—No Expertise Needed!
My books still aren't organised. Back in March, I unexpectedly had to move my entire house within a month. Quick was the word, so when I took my books out of their boxes in the new place, they first went on counters and tables. When the shelves arrived, they were shoved on willy-willy; I'd set … Continue reading Extracting Writing Wisdom from Romantic European Literature—No Expertise Needed!
Unconventional Approaches to Overcoming Writer’s Block (That Actually Work!)
We all face it at one point or another. If you're a seasoned writer, chances are you've come face-to-face with writer's block many times already. If you're new to the writing game, you might be dreading this monster you've heard so much about. Writer's block is the most common obstacle writers face, after all. Not … Continue reading Unconventional Approaches to Overcoming Writer’s Block (That Actually Work!)
Unlock Your Writing Potential: How Audio Recordings Can Transform Your Creative Process
Have you ever tested a different method for jotting down ideas? Or tried to write using a different medium? The other day, as I was folding clothes (when all the best ideas come to you, naturally), I got an idea for a story. It came with scenes, dialogue, and characters. The story began to play … Continue reading Unlock Your Writing Potential: How Audio Recordings Can Transform Your Creative Process
The Story Canvas 