Ep. 454: How to Create the Perfect Writing Process for You
Heeding your brain's natural wiring is the first step in creating your own personalized writing process. You can start by asking these five questions.
Learn How to Make the Most of the 5 Stages of the Writing Process
Find ideas for creating a writing process that is simple, steady, and provides a solid foundation you can return to with confidence every single day.
The Evolution of a Scene: From Outline to First Draft
How do authors evolve each scene in their stories from idea to finished product?
5 Reasons You Should Stop Writing
Is it ever acceptable to just surrender and throw down the pen for a while?
Why You Need to Be Excited About Every Single Thing You Write
Without passion, writing not only becomes drudgery, it's also bound to produce less than stellar results.
Why Non-Writers Give the Best Critiques
Why Are Non-Writing Beta Readers So Valuable?
Why Writers Should Never Hit Delete
Three reasons a delete file saves writers work.
Your Must-Have Book Checklist: From Idea to Publication
A start-to-finish checklist of how to write a book.
5 Reasons to Write Your Scenes in Order (and 3 Not to)
Is a linear storytelling process best for your story? Or would you be better off writing scenes out of order?
How I Learned to Write – And How You Can Too
Today I'd like to share some of the major catalytic moments in my writing journey.