3 (Recently Published) Short Stories I read In January 2024
I actually really enjoy the month of January. The hectic holidays are over. Marathon training is over. We don’t have a lot planned, and we finally get a chance to…
5 Things I Learned Editing my NaNoWriMo Novel (Week: 3)
Some chapters will need just slight tweaks, others will need total rewrites. For each day I work I will (briefly) record what I accomplished and share tips. WEEK 1 & WEEK 2.
5 Things Running A Marathon Teaches You About Writing A Novel
If you've ever sat in on a novel writing workshop, you've probably heard the advice: "Writing a novel isn't a sprint, it's a marathon." As of a couple weeks ago…
Finding short story publications
6 Fantastic Resources That Will Help You Find Short Story Publications
This past year I have had the opportunity to lead a number of virtual writer's workshops that focus on publishing short stories.
How One Friend (and a bit of fan fiction) Helped Me Beat Writer’s Block
This is the story of how I beat one of the worst cases of writer's block in my life.
Tips For Writing Your Novel In One Month: Week 5
I’m writing a full novel during the month of May. To reach this goal, I’ll complete 2,000 words (or more) every day.
10 Steps To Finishing Your NaNoWriMo Novel (or any novel) – Part 2
Last week I posted Steps 1-5 for what should be included in the second half of your NaNoWriMo Novel. Here are steps 6-10. I hope these help.
10 Steps To Finishing Your NaNoWriMo Novel (or any novel)
It's getting to that time in November when many authors are wrapping up NaNoWriMo. There is plenty of advice out there on how to START your novel off on the right foot (I've shared a good bit myself). But over the next two posts I'm going to share 10 things authors should do in the second half of their novel.