Motivation and Procrastination Some writers have the drive to write even when they’re not at the computer (or the notepad). For some, they’ll ignore most of the rest of their life in order to get their words done. I’m…
Every other Tuesday, we talk about the different tools available for writers to make life easier (theoretically 😉 ). We’re going to do things a little different this week. We’re going to have a recap of the TTTs we’ve…
Crashing and burning I had a super productive early year. From January to April, I worked hard on a few projects that I wanted to get done. I made a lot of headway. None of those projects were writing,…
So, you’re tooling along, hitting the middle of your story. Things are slowing down a little bit in your production (because middles are hard!). Or maybe you’re a bit stuck; the words aren’t coming, and you’re struggling. And then…
Every other Tuesday, we talk about the different tools available for writers to make life easier (theoretically 😉 ). Today’s Tool: Ancient Origins Platform: browser Cost: $0 What it does: I love websites that kick start my creativity, that…
Critique groups can be a big leg-up for authors as far as polishing their work before either sending it out on submission or self-publishing it. If you haven’t found a critique group that works for you, consider creating one.…
So I just finished up a crazy 3 cons in 3 weeks in 3 states cycle. I had pre-written most of my content for those weeks, but I didn’t get *past* them. Apparently I assumed I’d get on them…
So much about having a writing career, whether it’s your main career or a supplemental career, can seem as if it’s about failure. Not finishing stories, rejection, years of writing without finding commercial success. It can be difficult to…
Writing goals. They can be hard to reach, especially if the goal is a novel. Finishing can take so long that we easily lose our way or get distracted by the new shiny idea rattling around in our head.…
Every other Tuesday, we talk about the different tools available for writers to make life easier (theoretically 😉 ). This week’s TTT is more about a resource than a tool. Today’s Tool: Duotrope.com Platform: web browser Cost: $5/month or…