Category Archives: writing how-to tips
Changing Genres #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop
Why would a writer think about changing genres? What does she need to know before switching to a new genre? Continue reading
Losing Motivation — How to Go Forward With Your NaNo Book
Losing Motivation: Since #NaNoWriMo2016 ended, I’ve noticed a lot of Tweets and Facebook posts about writers losing motivation to finish their novel. I confess, I’m one of them. It’s as if the arrival of December 1st gave us a “Get Out of Jail” card. We stop pushing to write 1,667 words a day and write…
How to add depth to the characters you write by using their birth order
How birth order affects your characters We all know the cliches of the spoiled baby of the family or the tyrant older sister. Why not use this information to drive your characters through your story? In “Birth Order, Adding Depth to the Characters You Write,” I examine the strengths and flaws of each child of…