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Some people think writing journals are only for recording your feelings, venting frustrations, or documenting daily life. But for creative...
One of the oldest and most enduring patterns in storytelling is the Hero archetype. All stories require a main perspective...
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Typically, we view a scapegoat simply as a plot device — an innocent bystander blamed for a criminal act, or...
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The Internet: A Writer’s Worst Distraction
Sometimes the deeper we get into our story, the more we seek distraction. The internet will suck the life out of any
May 18, 2024
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First-Time Novelists: Dealing with Fear
Many authors share a similar fear: “What will people think?” It looks slightly different for each writer. What will my parents think when
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The Necessity of an Outline
“The outline is 95% of the book. Then I sit down to write, and that’s the easy part.” – Jefferey Deaver Many
October 2, 2023
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Why We Go on Retreat
For years, my students had been asking me when I was going to take them on a retreat. Frankly, I’d been
August 10, 2023
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Why Writers Get Stuck
Einstein says, “You cannot solve a problem at the same level of consciousness that created the problem.” Writers often get stuck because
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One Thing Readers Hate
One thing readers hate are coincidences. Sure, coincidences occur in our lives every day, but in a story, they are generally a
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Take Risks – Advice for First-Time Writers
“In order to share one’s true brilliance one initially has to risk looking like a fool.” – Criss Jami Writing your first
July 15, 2022
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Setting a Plan with Purpose
Do you often find it hard to stick to your writing plan? How often do “important tasks” distract you and pull you
January 7, 2022
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Finishing Your Story: 5 Tips to Get You to the End
For all you writers struggling somewhere in the middle of your manuscript, here are five tips to get you to the end.
November 12, 2021
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Setting a Daily Word Count
Here’s some advice for first time writers on setting a daily word count. Consistency is the key. Set a writing goal. Can
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Writing Despite Fear of Criticism
In 2017, Gustavo Dudamel became the youngest conductor of a major orchestra of his time. I remember an L.A. Times journalist urged
April 16, 2021
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Your Writing Process is Valid
Every writer has their own way of working, a process that has to be developed and honed over many years. Margaret Atwood
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Ten Suggestions for Writing
Below are ten writing suggestions for anyone who is setting out to craft a novel, memoir, or screenplay. Some are obvious, while
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How to Become a First-Time Author
The journey to becoming a first-time author is different for everyone. For me, it involved letting go of the idea that I’d
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How to Write Your First Novel
Writing your first book might actually be fun. I’m serious. I know you’re terrified. It’s a scary thing to do. But, at
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Ten Signs of a Good Writing Instructor
Choosing a writing instructor is a big decision. They are not all created equal. Here are some guidelines and suggestions that
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Making Time to Write
If you’re writing your first novel, you’re probably wondering how other writers ever make the time to write. We’re all busy.
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What does it mean to trust yourself? It sounds like a good idea, but it is often a counter-intuitive process....
Sometimes the deeper we get into our story, the more we seek distraction. The internet will suck the life out...
Many authors share a similar fear: “What will people think?” It looks slightly different for each writer. What will my...
“The outline is 95% of the book. Then I sit down to write, and that’s the easy part.” – Jefferey...
For years, my students had been asking me when I was going to take them on a retreat. Frankly,...
Einstein says, “You cannot solve a problem at the same level of consciousness that created the problem.” Writers often get...
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