For Plotters & Pantsers: Easy Strategies to Organize Your Novel Like an Expert

For those of you who have taken up the lofty goal of writing whole books, you’ve likely realized that writing thousands of words is vastly different than the kind of writing you did back in school. Whether you are a plotter, a panster, or fall somewhere in between, you are going to find that you need some way to keep your work organized. Good organization will save you so much time and energy in the long run. This blog post shows my strategy for staying organized, which I developed after feeling completely lost in trying to resolve all the plot holes in my 75k YA fantasy novel. … More For Plotters & Pantsers: Easy Strategies to Organize Your Novel Like an Expert

Our Soul-Crushing World of Writing: Easy Strategies to Hold Onto Perseverance

If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you may have noticed that being a “successful writer” is no easy task. Writers and other creative types are noted for being more susceptible to discouragement, self-loathing, and even depression. I suppose it’s partly about how a creative person’s brain works and partly because putting your … More Our Soul-Crushing World of Writing: Easy Strategies to Hold Onto Perseverance

Stifling Creativity: Even More Things We Should Stop Doing (Part 3)

I’ve been knee deep in revisions for my novel, so it took me a bit longer to get up my final post in this mini blog series! This post is the third part of my series discussing things artists sometimes do that can hinder the creative process. {In case you missed part 1 or part … More Stifling Creativity: Even More Things We Should Stop Doing (Part 3)