by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Back in November, I wrote a post called Your Story Skeleton Part One and shared a simplified overview of the story skeleton. Having a strong story …
Your Story Skeleton Part One
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Our bodies’ skeletal systems are essential for creating the framework or structure for our bodies. Without joints, we wouldn’t be able to bend and move efficiently. …
3 Quick Tips for Fighting Through Writing Discouragement
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Recently, a friend confided that she wondered if she was called to write. She’d entered a contest for unpublished writers. When she received her scoresheet, she …
The Necessity of Mental Layovers in Your Writing Career
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan This past week, I flew to St. Louis, Missouri for the annual ACFW Conference. I didn’t have a direct flight and found myself spending nearly ten …
Using Mind Mapping to Brainstorm Your Novels
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Our brain weighs about three pounds, yet it’s the most important organ in our body. It allows us to think, to feel, to control and coordinate …