We all know the feeling – you’re writing your story, banging out epic fight scenes and plot twists galore, and loving every second of it. Then,…
With the holiday season underway, my to-do list is about to become unmanageable. I can’t afford to slack off with my work, and I don’t want…
November is only a few short weeks away. In the writing world, that means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is just around the corner. If you’re…
Lisbeth Salander, Deadpool, Gillian Flynn’s girls, Han Solo. Commonly known as rebels, realists, selfish, sneaky. Anti-heroes often don’t seek to uphold altruistic virtues. Multi-faceted anti-heroes abide…
Luke Skywalker, Bilbo Baggins, Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen. Heroes are the characters we look up to and admire. We elevate these individuals because they have found…
This is a continuation of my previous post, Writing a Series -Mapping it Out. Thinking about writing a series? To avoid plot holes, missing narratives, and…
So you want to write a series … that’s great! To avoid a mental breakdown later, plan it all out in advance. This post will help…
If there are laws of physics, then there are laws of magic. When you write about magic, you need to develop your own laws and then…
I’ve recently been asked for advice on how to balance the creative side of writing with the busy work that goes along with it. Whether you…
Your first sentence will determine if your book will sink or swim. Getting all the pieces right is a challenge worth getting right. However, what exactly…