Outlining your novel can be a fantastic way to get your footing before jumping into your first draft. Even if you’re a discovery writer (or pantser if you will) there's something here for you. Not every outline has to be robust and not every outline needs to be finished before you start writing.  That’s right, […]

        Grammar/Editing Resources for Writers These grammar and editing resources are perfect for looking over your work. Some have browser extension and desktop options, and some allow you to input your writing directly into their website for review. Grammarly  Although the majority of Grammarly’s resources require a subscription, they do have a […]

          Are you a memoir writer struggling to capture your life experiences on the page? Or perhaps you're looking for a creative exercise to unlock forgotten memories and stories waiting to be told. Check out this curated list of prompts below, and I'm sure you'll find the perfect spark to ignite […]

          Are you a romance writer not sure how to get down with your next writing project? Or maybe you're looking for a quick fling with a timer and some prompts to get the blood flowing. Check out the curated prompt list below, and I’m sure you’ll find one that’s just […]

          Are you a fantasy writer unable to find the spark for your next story? Or maybe you're looking to practice your sigils in some writing sprints before galavanting into your work-in-progress.  Check out the curated prompt list below; I’m sure this hoard holds your next treasure. “Three Things” Writing Prompts […]

          Are you a mystery writer not sure where to start on your next writing project? Looking to get in a quick writing sprint to loosen up those writing fingers and wake up your creative brain? Check out the list below. It’s been curated with different styles of prompts in mind […]

Are We Losing the Plot? “Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” — Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland  I love this quote because at its heart, this is narrative structure. This is storytelling. And it’s simple.  You could follow the White Rabbit down […]

The Two Unruly Beasts You Must Tame In Order to Create a Writing Routine and Writer’s Life You Love    How do you create and sustain a writing routine? Is it even possible in today’s hustle & ping world of distractions and demands? That is the question.  The goal of this consistent writing routine is not […]

Let me guess… You have one (or 12) unfinished writing projects stashed in the back of your desk drawer, or buried 22 subfolders deep on your hard drive. These unfinished writing projects might include: Stalled novel manuscript(s) Illegible memoir notes on napkins  Scattered bits of short stories  Sound familiar? If you’re like the vast majority […]

Are you wondering if you’re really ready to finish your book? Sometimes, it can be hard to tell – especially if we’re getting bogged down by our self-doubt. But that self-doubt can be a sign that you are ready to finish. Listen to learn:  How to tell if you’re really ready to finish  Why we don’t always […]

Editing comes in several forms, but it starts with the writer. Once they have taken a piece outside their head onto the page, revised, rewritten, cleaned it up, and brought it as far as they can, it’s time to reach out for help. A Developmental Editor offers a big-picture look at a work in progress. […]

Writing Quotes to Fuel Your Creativity and Motivation The time to write has come, and you’ve got your pen in hand or Word doc at the ready– only to become paralyzed by the blank page before you.  You start to panic, and your thoughts go every which way; Am I even a writer? Why am I […]