There’s something so exciting about writing a first draft. New things being created, new words being put down on the page, new character developments and ideas. In short, everything is new 🙂 That’s not to say the first draft isn’t without its own set of problems and trials! A huge amount of first drafts get […]
Are you setting goals for your writing? Ever heard of SMART goals? I was introduced to SMART goals a few years back when I worked as a case manager and I haven’t shut up about them since. They’re just that great! A lot of people out there will tell you that goals are important. A […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to have hours upon hours to cozy up with our writing? To spread our notebooks across the grass and write the day away, or maybe claim a spot at the local coffee shop until the barista knows our drink order? Honestly, sometimes I dream of having even five minutes to myself. […]
What does it take to be a writer? A writer must complete many different types of projects in order to complete their work. There’s outlining, drafting, revising, just to name a few big ones! Writers need to be able to do it all. So we writers learn to brainstorm. We learn to use writing programs […]
So you’ve decided you want to write a book. Congratulations! I’m excited for you! That declaration is the first step of a glorious and complicated (and gloriously complicated) journey. So where do you begin? Some people immediately grab some paper and throw words on a page. After all, if you’re a writer you should be […]
Our motivation for writing is vital to understand. Maybe you’ve heard the saying “Everyone has a book inside of them.” A quick google search shows upwards of 80% of Americans say they want to write a book. Each November finds hundreds of thousands of writers across the world hunkering down to write their novels through […]