For the past two weeks I've been in a cleaning frenzy.
Spring Cleaning My Life
Round 1: Rejected
Last week, the first publisher I submitted to rejected my novel.Â
Naming Characters
A name is essentially the first impression your reader has of your character. So naming your character is important. Like, really important. How do you choose a name?
Writing the End… First
The problem I faced as I started in chapter one was I didn't have a solid plan for the first fifth of my book... As I wrote it, it felt boring. So, I switched it up and decided to write the end first.
3 Ways I Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer's block. All writers know the feeling. Sitting down to write, but the daunting view of the paper/computer screen/typewriter/etc leaves you paralyzed and wordless.
Celebrate Milestones
I bought a bottle of champagne part-way through writing the first draft of my book last year. So far, I've finished my first draft, I've finished three very serious edits, I've finished and sent it off to peers to read, and I've finished editing again. Have I opened that bottle of champagne?
3 Easy Edit-Outs
As I'm editing, and also as I'm getting feedback from others, I've noticed three words that getting rid of significantly improves my writing. Here they are.
Back to the Grind of Writing
Getting back into the grind of writing is difficult for me when I've traveled somewhere that has put my emotional headspace to different use.
Most Important Lesson I’ve Learned in 2018
I joined a weekly writing group, and it was the best decision I've made all year.
Santorini, Greece
Looking over the sea from a Greek island with a group of strangers. Some moments are too beautiful to keep to yourself.
Jules Conrad 