Poetry: Understanding Rhythm and Meter
Many people have a difficult time understanding and using rhythm and meter in poetry. I was certainly one of them. For this reason, when...
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Dialogue: How to Hear Voices in Your Head
One of the hardest parts of writing is getting the dialogue right. You ask yourself question after question, debating line after line:...
11 Reasons Writing Is the Worst, But Nothing Else Is Better
Some days there's nothing good about writing. Everything you type stinks...if you even get that far. Other days, everything flows right...
Writer's Toolbox: Nimbus Note
One of the most frustrating things for me while researching for my novel has been keeping up with all of the information I need. I've had...
Thank You, Harper Lee
Whether or not To Kill a Mockingbird ranks on your list of favorite novels, there's no denying the impact Harper Lee's popular, and many...
5 Writing Tips to Beat the Hectic Holidays
'Tis the season! It's that time of year for decorating, shopping, attending holiday parties, and all-around preparing for those precious...
9 Activities to Reboot Your Muse for #NaNoWriMo (And All Year!)
Don't throw rocks at me for that title. I know I said I'm not big on #NaNoWriMo's 50,000-word race, but I also understand that there are...
It's National Novel Writing Month! #NaNoWriMo
Since it is National Novel Writing Month, I want to take the time to reflect on my personal writing goals and process to push myself to...