At the start of the year, I announced that one of my goals was to self-publish a novel. I’m excited to say that last week I finished the first draft!
Tag Archives: creative writing
This simple tip can unstick your creativity
It might be one of the worst feelings: trying to work on a project, and feeling empty. You’re just stuck.
How mindfulness can revitalize your writing
One of the hardest parts of writing is carving out both the time and the mental energy to do it.
The most important part of creating characters
But I would argue that one of the most (if not the most) important pieces of a good book is the characters.
How to handle criticism of your writing
Getting feedback on your work is one of the best ways to improve your writing, but let’s be honest: Sometimes it sucks.
Einstein’s trick to becoming a better writer
Albert Einstein was known for playing the violin when he couldn’t figure out a mathematical problem.
What is zero drafting? (And should I try it?)
When you set out to write a book, typically the first words you put on the page are considered your first draft.
Everything you need to win NaNoWriMo
For most (sane) people, this Friday simply means the start of November. For a large number of writers (with questionable sanity), this Friday is the start of National Novel Writing Month!
Why it’s a good thing you’re scared to share your writing
I’ve never had a kid, but I imagine sending out a piece of my writing into the world is a lot like dropping your child off for their first day of school.
Using social media to build your author platform
If you’ve been involved in the writing community for a while, you’ve probably been told that you need to start creating an author platform. But what is that?