Every now and then, as writers, we hit a point where the story simply stops. Something has to happen next, nobody knows what it is, and the longer the cursor […]
Mindfulness
Your Writing Process Doesn’t Have to Look Like Anyone Else’s
Most writers, at some point, look up from the page and wonder whether their writing process is all wrong. They’re not writing at their usual time. They’re leaning on different […]
How to Set Writing Goals You Can Actually Keep
We’re halfway through the year. For a few of you (especially if you’re a member of my writing community), that means you’re probably about half way to the writing goal […]
How to End a Novel Without Overexplaining
A satisfying ending usually isn’t about more pages. It’s about emotional precision. A lot of writers get nervous at the end of a book. They know they’re close. They can […]
How to Use Critique Without Losing Confidence
If you’ve ever gotten feedback that left you staring at your draft thinking, maybe this isn’t working at all, you’re not alone. Getting feedback is part of the writing process. […]
How Mindfulness Can Make Writing Feel Easier
I want to dispel a common misconception: mindfulness for writers isn’t about clearing your mind or becoming some perfectly serene person before you begin. It’s about noticing what’s happening in […]
What to Do When You Can’t See the Whole Picture
Every writer I know has experienced that moment when their draft feels like a pile of puzzle pieces. You have scenes, characters, maybe even whole chapters, but the larger picture […]