If your manuscript feels more like a pile of spaghetti than a structured story, you are not alone. Many of my writer friends and writers I work with regularly admit […]
Writing
Craft Questions in Writing: Do You Really Need That Scene?
In nearly every mastermind session we host inside the Mindful Writing Community, a few familiar questions pop up like clockwork: “Do I really need this flashback?”“Is my first page strong […]
Writing Through the Hardest Scenes: 5 Techniques to Stay Confident
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All The #AmQuerying Details
For anyone preparing to query agents, I’m sharing my query letter, synopsis, elevator pitch, and one-page synopsis. #amquerying
Underwriting vs. Overwriting: Finding the Balance & Strengthening Your Story
Finding the Balance & Strengthening Your Story Ever stared at a critique that said “Add more details” or “Cut back on descriptions” and felt lost? You’re not alone. Some writers […]