Research is a key ingredient in writing. Even if you’re writing contemporary fiction, there will be things you need to… Read more 5 Mistakes You Make when Researching for Your Writing
Writing and Illustrating
I’m the kind of person who likes to do everything herself. I don’t buy things I can make, or pay… Read more Writing and Illustrating
Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Five Paragraph Essay
I have taught the basic five paragraph essay for years. It always surprises me when students get so worried and… Read more Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Five Paragraph Essay
Writing in 2021
The dumpster fire that was 2020 is over and as we enter 2021, most of us a hoping for a… Read more Writing in 2021
Creativity During Tough Times
There are two types of people in the world: those who channel their stress into creativity during tough times, and… Read more Creativity During Tough Times
Why I Made 100 Rejections My Goal
Happy 2021! Somehow we managed to survive the dumpster fire that was 2020, and I think we’re all looking ahead… Read more Why I Made 100 Rejections My Goal
Project NaNoWriMo: The Finish Line!
WE DID IT! Today is the last day of NaNoWriMo, 2020 everyone! (Insert jazz hands and party poppers) I don’t… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: The Finish Line!
Project NaNoWriMo: When the Going Gets Tough
Holy cow, things are getting hard. My writing is nowhere near where I would like it to be, and I’m… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: When the Going Gets Tough
Project NaNoWriMo: The Muddy Middle
Ugh. I have officially hit the middle, and it is one ugly, muddled mess. Things keep popping up in my… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: The Muddy Middle
Project NaNoWriMo: Finding the Time
What is the biggest hurdle to finishing your book? (Or heck, even getting started?) For most people, it’s finding the… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: Finding the Time
