Cross Train Your Writing Muscle “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson For years now, the buzzword in fitness centers and …
Satisfy the Writer in You!
Satisfy the Writer in You? There’s never a perfect time to start writing. You simply have to take that first step. And, sometimes that first …
Details, Details, Details!
Details, Details, Details! “The devil is in the detail” is an idiom that refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the … earlier phrase, …
The Similarity Between Writing a Book and a Screenplay
Know your protagonist.
Write the Way You Talk
When I find something on the web that sounds like something all writers can benefit from, I’m happy not to try and reinvent the wheel. …
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Best Solution
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Smartest Solution~ Unsolicited help often exacerbates my frustration. However, I do appreciate the unexpected surprise packages that offer revelations. …
Deciphering Your Distinct Writing Voice ~
“An author of narrative nonfiction must cultivate a voice that conveys their seasoned feelings, beliefs, and judgments. A voice is analogous to a mental track, …
Where Does Your Writing Come From?
Where does your Writing Come From? The most important tip I can give you about developing a good writing practice is the same tip my …
First-Time Writers’ Misconceptions
The first draft of everything is shit. ~Ernest Hemmingway First-time writers struggle the most with first drafts. That’s because they often compare their first draft …
Your Life is Your Legacy
“A memoir is a roadmap of what made you who you are today.” ~JB Your Life is Your Legacy At a meeting of a group called …