Finding Your Meadow
Whenever I start my creative writing classes, I always ask my students what they think their strengths and weaknesses are. Inevitably,...
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Oct 16, 2023
Getting Older
My birthday passed last week and I found myself thinking about how my age has not only dictated what I write about and what I relate to,...
Oct 2, 2023
How Personal is Too Personal?
We've talked about the idea that so many young writers get the advice: write what you know. Then we see this play out with poorly covered...
Sep 18, 2023
How to Build a Writing Community
It's astounding that even though I've put out eighteen blogs so far, the second one I ever posted is still my most viewed. I don't know...
Sep 4, 2023
What is a Comp Title?
Congratulations! You've finished your novel manuscript, made all the edits you need to, and are finally ready to shop it around to agents...
Aug 21, 2023
Standing on the edge
This past year, well past eight months, I've put myself and my writing out there more than I have in a few years. There are a lot of...
Aug 14, 2023
Taking Breaks
If there is anyone who follows my blog, you'll notice I've taken a bit of a hiatus from posting. Not because I wanted to, or meant to...
Jul 10, 2023
Writing Gimmicks
What does #NaNoWriMo mean? What is the #6amclub? And how can these things help with your writing goals?
Jun 26, 2023
The Young Writer
How does one get started writing and what does the writing world look like to young authors?
Jun 12, 2023
Writing Through Tragedy and In Joy
How do we let our moods effect our work? It's crushing to write when it hurts, but it feels like a waste of time to write when we're happy.
May 29, 2023
A Love of Reading
Where does your love of reading come from, and is it the same place our love of writing comes from?
May 22, 2023
Using Family as Inspiration
Where is the line when it comes to using your family for inspiration in your writing?
May 15, 2023
Writing Ritual and Routine
Finding a writing routine that works for you can be hard, but being able to fall back into creative rituals helps establish a starting point
May 8, 2023
Finding Creative Energy
Creativity is like a cat, waiting to be coaxed out and given treats before it'll show you affection. So how do we get the cat to come to us?
May 1, 2023
Character Profile: Cindy Thorn
How well do you really know your characters? Doing a character profile can give you a guiding voice when working through revisions.
Apr 24, 2023
Is Writing an Art or a Craft?
Using other artistic forms helps inspire and hone my writing in ways I didn't expect.
Apr 17, 2023
Small Acts of Literary Kindness
Have you ever reached out to a hero and had then take the time to respond? I did and I'll never forget that small act of kindness.
Apr 10, 2023
Writing, Revisions, Beta Readers, and Beyond
Writing a book is hard but the editing process is harder. Between finding beta readers and revising plot points, it times time and patience.
Apr 3, 2023
Submitting to Literary Journals
Submitting short stories is a long process that often leaves writers feeling hopeless. See how I'm navigating this journey to publication.
Mar 27, 2023
Am I a writer or a teacher?
So many writers also teach, but how can we find a balance? Can I be the best teacher I can be and still dedicate time for my writing?
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