There’s a kind of writing that asks more of us than craft. It asks us to show up emotionally. To stay present with the hard stuff. To touch the places […]
Understanding Why You Avoid Difficult Scenes
There’s a particular kind of stuck that shows up when we approach the most emotionally intense moments in our stories. It’s not the kind of stuck that comes from not […]
From Shi**y First Draft to Something Worth Sharing
If you’ve ever typed “The End” and immediately wanted to hide your manuscript under your bed, you’re in good company. Revising a first draft might be the most daunting part […]
Stop Rewriting and Start Finishing
There’s a moment in every writing journey when forward momentum gives way to circling. You rewrite chapter one.You second-guess the voice.You get stuck on a timeline.You tweak the same three […]
Why Finishing Your First Draft Feels Impossible
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of starting a new novel. The rush of inspiration, the characters coming to life in your mind, the feeling that this might just be […]
Don’t Wait to Build Your Author Platform
Let’s be honest, none of us got into writing because we couldn’t wait to build an author platform. No one wakes up thinking, “You know what sounds fun? Setting up […]
Making Time for Quiet Contemplation
I’ve just returned from a week-long silent meditation retreat, and while my inbox is full and the pace of life is picking back up, I wanted to take a moment […]