To My Immortal Beloved: Part 2
Do you know how to write a love letter to people you care about? If not, here are some tips and ideas to help you craft a letter that will be treasured forever.
To My Immortal Beloved: Part 1
Once upon a time, people wrote actual letters to each other and then mailed them. I know. It’s shocking. And when you read about one of the most famous unsent love letters ever written to an Immortal Beloved, you’ll wish everyone would start writing and mailing letters again.
Breaking the Book
Sometimes you have to break the notebook to get past the fear and find your miracle.
Even Writers Need Friends
Even though the pandemic is over, finding communities is harder than ever. So today I have a special guest on the blog talking all about finding writer communities and retreats on this lonely planet.
How Writing Short Saved My Career
Although the title is a bit over-the-top, learning how to write shorter fiction helped bring you back to my creative process. While I’d never presume how to tell someone how to write, I do have a list of resources for writers interesting in learning this skill.
Reader’s Guide to Young Adult and Children’s Books.
The rules for writing and shelving children’s books differ from the rules for adult books. So here is an updated description on how young adult, middle grade, and children’s books are classified.
A Birthday Supper for Robert Burns
It’s time to raise a glass to toast Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and the author of Auld Lang Syne. His birthday is tomorrow, and I’ve included the recipes for a traditional Burns Supper. Slainte!
All in the Public Domain
On Public Domain Day, January 1, 2025, creative works from 1929, including notable books like “A Farewell to Arms” and “A Room of One’s Own” as well as sound recordings from 1924 became free for public use. But as always, there are exceptions.
The End of the Year has No Fear
This time of year, as we look forward and back, it’s easy to let fear get in the way. So here’s a list of tools to help us get past the fear and into that place where we can work toward the life of our dreams.
Rough Draft November and Shiny Object Syndrome
We’re almost at the end of Rough Draft November and things are getting real. It’s also the most dangerous time in a story’s evolution because this is when the dreaded Shiny Object Syndrome kicks in.
How Story Structure Saved the Princess, the Knight, and the Lamb
Years ago, I came up with this presentation for a local writing group and blog. And just a few days ago, someone asked me to share it again. So this is a repost from the very early archives… but it’s still totally relevant!
Rough Draft Preptober: Part 2
If you’re looking forward to writing a rough draft in November, here are a few resources that can help you prepare for you next writing journey.