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

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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Starting a new book is like starting a new relationship: everything is exciting and wonderful and you can’t see how… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: The Thrill of the New
It’s the first day of NaNoWriMo! I’m so excited, I can hardly stand it. I hope this enthusiasm carries me… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: Getting Started
We are back with another Writer’s Workshop! This will be the last installment until December as I’m going to take… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Literary Devices