Over the last couple weeks, I've been writing and editing and hemming and hawing over this rough draft of a novel that I started two years ago. Most of the time, it's rough going. It's only fulfilling when I look back on what I've accomplished, but the act of it is rough. Even still, the … Continue reading The weird thing about writing…
Tag: creative writing
I’m gonna gush here for a bit…
If you're anything like me, you find inspiration in the people who are doing the things you're doing...but doing them a lot better. That is exactly how I came to know Kim Hooper. I aspire to one day be a great writer. She is exactly that. She is a great writer who just recently had her … Continue reading I’m gonna gush here for a bit…
Approach with caution
Content strategy is a safe in-person topic. Creative writing? Not so much. Know the warning signs and stay to the right!
Let’s talk about…beginning at the wrong moment
A beginning is the hook. It's the thing that keeps you reading on. Don't screw it up. Yes, that's a threat.
Quick post: diving back into the world of creativity
Researching for the sake of learning more about the world you're creating in your head is scary and fun and mind boggling.
It’s the edge of something
Trying to pinpoint that something.
Pantsing vs. Plotting vs. Plopping
The age old question. Pantsing or plotting or...plopping? That's right. You read that correctly. I'm adding in a third choice. But let's just do all three.
Writing update
Just a check in on my day off from my 9 to 5. The mind needs space to think. Today's time off work created some much needed thinking space.
Is rock bottom the only way to go?
Everyone loves a Cinderella story. Or a David and Goliath story. Really, any underdog story. I'm not an underdog. Does that mean I don't have a story? I really hope that's not the case.
Why running and writing work really well together (Part 3)
Last post in the three-part series of posts on how you can learn a lot from running and use that with your writing goals. Lessons 5 and 6 and the wrap up are in store, here.
