Why is feedback so important? This question could be its own blog post… but receiving feedback is one of the best ways for writers to grow their writing prowess, improve their craft, and polish their stories. Sharing your work can be nerve wracking and may leave you feeling vulnerable, but like many things that seemContinueContinue reading “Beta Reading Guide: How to Get the Most from Beta Readers”
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Beta Reading Guide: How to be an Awesome Beta Reader
If you are reading this you are either… interested in beta reading and want to know what it’s all about, have committed to beta reading and want to know how to be the best little beta you can be, or are a seasoned beta reader and just looking to discover even more. Let’s start simple…ContinueContinue reading “Beta Reading Guide: How to be an Awesome Beta Reader”
Free, Downloadable Calendars for December 2020
We made it to the final month of 2020! Everyone deserves a pat on the back and a celebration after this year. Let’s hope 2021 brings some new and exciting moments for you! But enjoy the month of December, however you wish. Read. Write. Relax. Mobile Desktop Mobile Desktop Mobile Desktop Mobile Desktop Mobile Desktop
Understanding Scene-Sequel Structure
Before you roll your eyes at the prospect of me injecting a formulaic approach that imprisons your creative genius, there’s a good chance you’ve been utilizing scene-sequel structure without realizing it. While crafting a story, it’s as though you’re developing a portal to transport the reader somewhere else. Scene-Sequel structure helps create and maintain thisContinueContinue reading “Understanding Scene-Sequel Structure”
Why I’m not Writing…
There seems to be one common struggle that all writers face (and face rather often). That struggle is reaching a point when writing where you are just stuck. In the spirit of NaNoWriMo 2020, I decided to explore what’s going on when writer’s block hits. The insufferable writer’s block is a plague upon the creativeContinueContinue reading “Why I’m not Writing…”
Free, Downloadable Calendars for November 2020
Happy November 1st! We are officially in the penultimate month of 2020, so lets see how this month pans out. I will be participating in NaNoWriMo this month, so best of luck to fellow writers with their November writing goals. Hopefully these calendar tech backgrounds help keep you (and me) on track! Mobile Desktop MobileContinueContinue reading “Free, Downloadable Calendars for November 2020”
#Preptober: A Reflection
National Novel Writing Month…or how all the “cool kids” say: NaNoWriMo, is soon upon us. The goal is simple, write a novel (50,000 words) during the month of November. Since there are 30 days in the month, this breaks down to an average of 1,666.7 words a day (of course a dastardly 666 numeric wouldContinueContinue reading “#Preptober: A Reflection”
10 Tips to Bolster Your Baddie
How do you create a compelling villain? Queue my maniacal laugh! Call them what you want (villains, antagonists, rivals, or bad guys) but readers love a good baddie. In many ways the villain is nearly as important as the hero. It should go without saying that the villain should be as well developed as theContinueContinue reading “10 Tips to Bolster Your Baddie”
Killing Your Darlings
In the spirit of October, I wanted to discuss something that might be a little bit scary. And what’s scarier than murder? Killing your darlings sounds harsh, and it can hurt! Essentially, you are taking something you like in your story (whether a character, scene, concept, etc.) and removing it for the greater good. YouContinueContinue reading “Killing Your Darlings”
Free, Downloadable Calendars for October 2020
Autumn is here! And with the start of October comes the start of spooky season. To all my fellow witches out there, gather your pumpkins and potions and get cozy. A new set of digital calendar wallpapers are here, to help you stay organized during October, which I might start referring to as NaNoWriMo Eve!ContinueContinue reading “Free, Downloadable Calendars for October 2020”
Newbie to Novelist 