This is the second post of a short series I’ve decided to do periodically over the next couple of months called “Writing & ______.” In the series,… Read more “Writing and Working Full-Time”
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Color Your World Building
In thinking about writing and creating new worlds, it’s always useful to consider our own world and your own culture to assist you in deciding what is… Read more “Color Your World Building”
Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue
Writing believable dialogue has always been one of the hardest things to do as a fiction writer. For someone for whom conversation in the real world is… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue”
Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name
Naming a human is perhaps one of the most significant things we do as already living humans, or so I gather. At this point, I don’t have… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name”
First Drafts and Self Doubt
Have you ever noticed that many writers are plagued by self-doubt and imposter syndrome? Is it something you’ve ever dealt with? I’ve been back at work on… Read more “First Drafts and Self Doubt”
Cover Reveal
I’m so excited to share with you today the cover for Withered World! Seeing this cover has recharged my batteries and motivated me to keep trucking and… Read more “Cover Reveal”
Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes
As I have mentioned before, deleting sections of hard-won scenes and chapters is tough. It’s more than tough. It’s on par with self-flagellation. So, to help counter… Read more “Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes”
Knowing When to Cut
One of my former creative writing professors was an avid fan of the cutting draft. He would write an entire novel and then cut the thing down… Read more “Knowing When to Cut”
Lift off!
I am so excited to finally be able to write these words. The Green Lady is up on Amazon and available for pre-order in ebook format now!… Read more “Lift off!”
Writer vs the World 