I wasn't lying to you the other week, I promise. Those "cheats" I talked about in my Friday post a couple of weeks ago really are the first ones I go to when I get stuck with a scene. But soon after writing that post, I realised that there are two more fixes I look … Continue reading 2 MORE Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
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Reblog: How Music Can Help Your Writing by A Writer’s Path
Music is a source of creative inspiration for me. When I taught elementary music, I occasionally passed out drawing paper and crayons and had the students draw a scene suggested by music I played for them. Some authors make WIP-specific playlists that put them in the zone as they work on their projects. They even […] … Continue reading Reblog: How Music Can Help Your Writing by A Writer’s Path
Resolution Check!
How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? I can see some of you avoiding eye contact. Some others are already moving on to the next blog post. Don't check out on me yet! When it comes to my resolutions, I'm not doing superbly, either. Did January hit anyone else like a truck, or … Continue reading Resolution Check!
Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
I'm wordy, guilty as charged. Strangely enough, I'm not a big talker, but when I do talk, I often state my points a few times in different ways before shutting up. It's my perfectionist streak coming out - the first thing out of my mouth never feels good enough, so I have to try and … Continue reading Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
Creatively Human
I love people (sometimes). They're so creative! One of the reasons why I adore the arts is that they truly showcase us as human beings. No two people will ever create the exact same work of art because it's not ruled by logic or facts - it's ruled by creativity. AI art may be able … Continue reading Creatively Human
2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Have you ever been editing a scene that you've written and just get the feeling that something vital is missing? You've followed all the beats, made sure your dialogue is solid, fleshed out all of the characters, and yet, something isn't quite right. I've come across this feeling countless times. Sometimes, the only solution in … Continue reading 2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
More to Life than Free Time
We work a lot. Even when we're not strictly working, other projects occupy our time. Our blogs. Stories. Hobbies. Sometimes we get to the point where even family gatherings or time with friends turns into just one more thing to add to the list. You can't wait for the day to be over because then … Continue reading More to Life than Free Time
Are You Cheating the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule with Dialogue?: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 9
Welcome to my ten-part series where we’ll be going through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ll pound out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is … Continue reading Are You Cheating the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule with Dialogue?: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 9
10 Best Snacks for Writing Sessions
Does anyone else like to snack as they write, or is that just me? If you’re one of those ravenous writers, chances are you've had some great snacks while you're writing and you've had others that have spilled all over you and your keyboard. It's okay, it happens to everyone. But it doesn't have to! … Continue reading 10 Best Snacks for Writing Sessions
Conflict Keeps Interest: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 8
Welcome to my ten-part series where we’ll be going through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ll pound out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is more detailed on … Continue reading Conflict Keeps Interest: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 8
The Story Canvas 