“What’s the difference between plot-driven stories and character-driven stories?” < this is a question frequently Googled by curious writers everywhere….
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Too many story ideas, not enough time. < this is something that a lot of writers say (myself included.) What…
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You know my favorite part of a new year? Yep, you guessed it: MAKING PLANS. If you’ve been here for…
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We can’t talk about pacing without talking about descriptions. After all, “pacing” is really just the balance of description and…
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of revising your hot mess of a manuscript? Do you wish you had…
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WritersLife Wednesdays Writing TipsHow I Make Time For Writing During NaNoWriMo (Outline My Novel With Me)
Let’s just say our novels are all outlined and ready to be written in November. AWESOME… but that was the…
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WritersLife Wednesdays Writing TipsStructure My Novel With Me (+ 3-Act Story Structure Template) #NaNoWriMo2019
It’s time to OUTLINE. This October has been super special because we’ve been outlining our NaNoWriMo 2019 novels together! Last…
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WritersLife Wednesdays Writing TipsCreate Characters With Me (+ Free Character Profile Template) #NaNoWriMo2019
When I outline a new book, I always begin with the characters. Why? Because characters are the most important part…
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It’s Preptober! AKA: the month before NaNoWriMo, where we overachieving writers frantically prepare ourselves to write an entire novel in…
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WritersLife Wednesdays Writing TipsHow To Insert Flashbacks Into Your Story (Without Interrupting The Flow)
Backstory is the backbone of story – without it, your characters are nothing. Their past experiences and decisions have shaped…