Focus
We talk about Focus. We dream about focus. And the ability to give Undivided Attention to something we are passionate about it. We want it. Our kids want it. We want to give it. … Read More
What’s in a name? I love getting questions like this one that I received recently—”Where do you find and how do you find character names?” Here are 7 tips for finding character names. Some writers may choose a name they … Read More
Here we are it’s Valentine’s Day. Are you writing about love? Aren’t we all? There needs to be passion and love, and even hate in a good story. But you don’t need to live in the hate. Actors are … Read More
Here are some tips on how to write a cancer patient without bugging those of us who actually were/are one! After you have been a cancer patient you realize how they are inaccurately described in fiction and in film/tv. … Read More
In the midst of our character challenge I have a question for you: How well do you know your characters? I hope this week has added to your knowledge of your characters. Taking those 5 minutes each day to do … Read More
I am not at 25,000 words. I am at 16,195 but not all of those have been written during NaNoWriMo. This month I am working a major rewrite, by which I mean, it is 70% new content and 30% old. … Read More
A few months ago I created a new character out of nothing. I was gearing up to teach my facebook live during my character challenge. When I was teaching full time I always did the exercises I assigned along … Read More
National Novel Writing Month. It happens every November. Are you in or out? I am not officially doing it this year due to this, one time only never to be repeated(I hope), math class! But I am going to keep … Read More
I make plans. I decide to be committed to my writing and my dreams and my health and then the first thing that comes along to demand my time fractures my attention to detail. I am a mom and a … Read More
Creating conflict in fiction, author Karen Shepard puts it so clearly, “Conflict is all about equally formidable forces trying to occupy the same space.” I love it when someone puts a concept in a nutshell. This is all it is … Read More