Trying to write a story too fresh in your mind can often make a writer feel like there’s something wrong with them.
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Color Coding Scrivener
Color coding Scrivener is one of my favorite little writerly tricks. It’s just so freaking handy. Here’s how it works. In the binder of your project simply right-click on any item […]
The Power of Community: Why Writers Thrive Together
Writers thrive when they are part of a supportive and engaging community that provides support, inspiration, opportunities, and more.
Fiction Makes Travel More Delicious
When we travel, fiction allows us to immerse ourselves in the local culture, landscapes, and historical context.
Writing Flashbacks
Today I want to talk through some of the nuts and bolts of writing flashbacks well: be consistent and clear in your use of tense.
Flashback vs Memory
Both flashback and memory involve a character revisiting a past event, but there are some key differences between the two.
Writing Brain and Editing Brain
The older I get, the more I recognize my writing brain and my editing brain as two distinct parts of myself.