Journaling: Your Personal Time Machine & Path to the Future
I thought I knew myself pretty well until I started journaling consistently. The simple daily practice of journaling turned into a journey of self-discovery.
Content and Craft
writing craft
Content and Craft, Mindset
Serial Storytelling: Let’s Get Started
Serial storytelling is a trending fiction format that brings back a popular reader experience. Learn the how-to and the benefits of serializing your fiction.
Content and Craft
Ethics of ChatGPT for Authors
Explores plagiarism, academic cheating, intellectual property concerns, and the ethical use of AI by authors.
Content and Craft, Author Marketing
How to Write a Strong Novel Synopsis (and Why You Should)
A synopsis is a useful tool for authors and a necessary one to attract an agent or publisher. Use these tips to make the process easier.
Content and Craft, Writing Pursuits Tips
Make a Scene in a Good Way
Scenes are the building blocks of novel writing. If you master writing scenes, your stories will be unputdownable. Riveting. Engaging.
Content and Craft
How to Avoid Plot Convenience
What is a plot convenience? Can you identify examples of plot convenience in books and movies? Learn how to avoid plot convenience in your novels.
Content and Craft, Writing Pursuits Tips
Seven More Easy Ways to Improve Your Manuscript
Before you send your manuscript to beta readers or to an editor, here are seven more ways to immediately see an improvement in your manuscript.
Content and Craft, Writing Pursuits Tips
Seven Easy Ways to Improve Your Manuscript
Before you send your manuscript to an agent, editor, or your beta readers, use these steps to immediately improve your manuscript.
Content and Craft, Writing Pursuits Tips
Kill Your Zombies: 7 Characterization Secrets
When you revise, watch for zombie characters you might have created by accident. Seven characterization secrets.