Before I begin to plot a novel — before developing my characters or deciding on the obstacles they’ll face or devising their spiritual journey — I always ask myself the “Big 3 Questions.” …
Fanning the Spark of Your Story Idea
Every story – be it a mystery or a YA or woman’s fiction – begins with a spark, an idea that ignites an author’s imagination. Fanning that spark into a …
Stalled in your writing? The Benefits of a Quick Read!
I read a quote recently that said if you look at the state of your house, office and garage, that reflects the state of your inner being. Hmm…I just came …
Step-by-Step: Storycrafting Process
My brother ran a ½ marathon last weekend. For him, this is a regular occurrence – he has a wall full of finisher medals from marathons and iron man competitions …
Writer’s Math: Prep a Scene with 5+5+1
As a novelist, I thought I’d escaped all things numerical. Fine with me, as the mention of numbers is reason to cue the white noise in my brain. Through the …