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 […]
Miscellaneous
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 […]
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 […]
5 Lessons from 5 Years
Five years ago, 142 Ostriches made its way into the world. It still feels surreal. Writing and publishing a novel was something I dreamed about for years – through early […]
When to Pause and When to Push Through
As writers, we’ve all been there – staring at a stubborn chapter, a tricky character, or a plot that refuses to cooperate. It can feel like running into a brick […]
The Indispensable Art of Fiction Writing
In a world that often feels devoid of magic, the indispensable art of writing fiction offer a reminder that wonder still exists.